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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158, 218.20 and 112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158, 218.20 and 112.24 is: 155.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158 : 218.20 = 112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158/218.20 = 112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158x = 218.20 × 112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158x = 24,490.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,490.77/158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.00

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