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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.84, 219.12 and 114.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.84, 219.12 and 114.53 is: 157.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.84 : 219.12 = 114.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.84/219.12 = 114.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.84x = 219.12 × 114.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.84x = 25,095.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,095.81/158.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.99

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