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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.57, 218.93 and 114.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.57, 218.93 and 114.83 is: 158.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.57 : 218.93 = 114.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.57/218.93 = 114.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.57x = 218.93 × 114.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.57x = 25,138.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,138.06/158.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.53

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