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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.86, 219.22 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.86, 219.22 and 115.12 is: 158.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.86 : 219.22 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.86/219.22 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.86x = 219.22 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.86x = 25,236.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,236.61/158.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.86

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