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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.96, 219.27 and 114.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.96, 219.27 and 114.65 is: 158.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.96 : 219.27 = 114.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.96/219.27 = 114.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.96x = 219.27 × 114.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.96x = 25,139.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,139.59/158.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.15

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