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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.34, 219.78 and 112.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.34, 219.78 and 112.72 is: 155.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.34 : 219.78 = 112.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.34/219.78 = 112.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.34x = 219.78 × 112.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.34x = 24,773.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,773.60/159.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.48

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