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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.68, 218.73 and 114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.68, 218.73 and 114.27 is: 157.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.68 : 218.73 = 114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.68/218.73 = 114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.68x = 218.73 × 114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.68x = 24,994.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,994.28/158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.51

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