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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.14, 219.68 and 112.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.14, 219.68 and 112.55 is: 155.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.14 : 219.68 = 112.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.14/219.68 = 112.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.14x = 219.68 × 112.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.14x = 24,724.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,724.98/159.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.37

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