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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.16, 218.34 and 109.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.16, 218.34 and 109.02 is: 150.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.16 : 218.34 = 109.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.16/218.34 = 109.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.16x = 218.34 × 109.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.16x = 23,803.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,803.43/158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.50

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