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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.05, 218.22 and 109.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.05, 218.22 and 109.04 is: 150.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.05 : 218.22 = 109.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.05/218.22 = 109.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.05x = 218.22 × 109.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.05x = 23,794.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,794.71/158.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.55

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