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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.22, 218.40 and 109.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.22, 218.40 and 109.11 is: 150.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.22 : 218.40 = 109.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.22/218.40 = 109.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.22x = 218.40 × 109.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.22x = 23,829.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,829.62/158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.61

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