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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.32, 218.54 and 108.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.32, 218.54 and 108.55 is: 149.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.32 : 218.54 = 108.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.32/218.54 = 108.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.32x = 218.54 × 108.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.32x = 23,722.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,722.66/158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.84

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