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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.82, 219.04 and 112.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.82, 219.04 and 112.15 is: 154.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.82 : 219.04 = 112.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.82/219.04 = 112.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.82x = 219.04 × 112.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.82x = 24,565.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,565.34/158.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.67

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