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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.74, 218.83 and 111.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.74, 218.83 and 111.97 is: 154.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.74 : 218.83 = 111.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.74/218.83 = 111.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.74x = 218.83 × 111.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.74x = 24,502.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,502.40/158.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.36

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