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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.80, 222.14 and 158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.80, 222.14 and 158.80 is: 222.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.80 : 222.14 = 158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.80/222.14 = 158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.80x = 222.14 × 158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.80x = 35,275.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,275.83/158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.14

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