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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.90, 219.11 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.90, 219.11 and 115.20 is: 158.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.90 : 219.11 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.90/219.11 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.90x = 219.11 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.90x = 25,240.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,240.90/158.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.85

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