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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.39, 219.88 and 112.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.39, 219.88 and 112.81 is: 155.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.39 : 219.88 = 112.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.39/219.88 = 112.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.39x = 219.88 × 112.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.39x = 24,804.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,804.66/159.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.62

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