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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.02, 217.74 and 108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.02, 217.74 and 108.88 is: 150.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.02 : 217.74 = 108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.02/217.74 = 108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.02x = 217.74 × 108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.02x = 23,707.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,707.53/158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.03

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