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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.41, 158.81 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.41, 158.81 and 112.22 is: 154.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.41 : 158.81 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.41/158.81 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.41x = 158.81 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.41x = 17,820.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,820.30/115.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.41

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