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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.26, 218.28 and 109.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.26, 218.28 and 109.12 is: 150.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.26 : 218.28 = 109.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.26/218.28 = 109.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.26x = 218.28 × 109.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.26x = 23,818.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,818.71/158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.50

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