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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.90, 219.18 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.90, 219.18 and 112.16 is: 154.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.90 : 219.18 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.90/219.18 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.90x = 219.18 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.90x = 24,583.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,583.23/158.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.71

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