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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.93, 219.39 and 112.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.93, 219.39 and 112.31 is: 155.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.93 : 219.39 = 112.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.93/219.39 = 112.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.93x = 219.39 × 112.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.93x = 24,639.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,639.69/158.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.03

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