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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.73, 218.85 and 112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.73, 218.85 and 112.02 is: 154.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.73 : 218.85 = 112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.73/218.85 = 112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.73x = 218.85 × 112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.73x = 24,515.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,515.58/158.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.45

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