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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.45, 218.44 and 111.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.45, 218.44 and 111.68 is: 153.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.45 : 218.44 = 111.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.45/218.44 = 111.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.45x = 218.44 × 111.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.45x = 24,395.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,395.38/158.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.96

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