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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.82, 219.14 and 114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.82, 219.14 and 114.54 is: 158.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.82 : 219.14 = 114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.82/219.14 = 114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.82x = 219.14 × 114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.82x = 25,100.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,100.30/158.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.04

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