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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.52, 218.88 and 114.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.52, 218.88 and 114.96 is: 158.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.52 : 218.88 = 114.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.52/218.88 = 114.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.52x = 218.88 × 114.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.52x = 25,162.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,162.44/158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.73

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