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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.69, 219.22 and 112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.69, 219.22 and 112.05 is: 154.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.69 : 219.22 = 112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.69/219.22 = 112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.69x = 219.22 × 112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.69x = 24,563.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,563.32/158.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.79

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