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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.85, 218.97 and 112.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.85, 218.97 and 112.09 is: 154.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.85 : 218.97 = 112.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.85/218.97 = 112.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.85x = 218.97 × 112.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.85x = 24,543.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,543.80/158.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.51

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