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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.85, 218.97 and 115.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.85, 218.97 and 115.11 is: 158.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.85 : 218.97 = 115.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.85/218.97 = 115.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.85x = 218.97 × 115.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.85x = 25,205.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,205.64/158.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.68

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