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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.04, 218 and 108.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.04, 218 and 108.84 is: 150.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.04 : 218 = 108.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.04/218 = 108.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.04x = 218 × 108.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.04x = 23,727.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,727.12/158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.13

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