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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.83, 219.06 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.83, 219.06 and 112.28 is: 154.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.83 : 219.06 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.83/219.06 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.83x = 219.06 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.83x = 24,594.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,594.96/158.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.85

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