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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.82, 218.88 and 115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.82, 218.88 and 115.08 is: 158.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.82 : 218.88 = 115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.82/218.88 = 115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.82x = 218.88 × 115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.82x = 25,188.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,188.71/158.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.60

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