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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.92, 219.17 and 112.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.92, 219.17 and 112.25 is: 154.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.92 : 219.17 = 112.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.92/219.17 = 112.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.92x = 219.17 × 112.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.92x = 24,602.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,602.66/158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.81

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