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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.56, 218.24 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.56, 218.24 and 114.80 is: 158.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.56 : 218.24 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.56/218.24 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.56x = 218.24 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.56x = 25,053.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,053.95/158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.01

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