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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.14, 218.26 and 109.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.14, 218.26 and 109.14 is: 150.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.14 : 218.26 = 109.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.14/218.26 = 109.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.14x = 218.26 × 109.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.14x = 23,820.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,820.90/158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.63

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