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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.19, 218.34 and 108.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.19, 218.34 and 108.42 is: 149.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.19 : 218.34 = 108.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.19/218.34 = 108.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.19x = 218.34 × 108.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.19x = 23,672.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,672.42/158.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.65

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