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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.08, 218.16 and 108.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.08, 218.16 and 108.94 is: 150.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.08 : 218.16 = 108.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.08/218.16 = 108.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.08x = 218.16 × 108.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.08x = 23,766.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,766.35/158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.34

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