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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.38, 218.44 and 109.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.38, 218.44 and 109.18 is: 150.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.38 : 218.44 = 109.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.38/218.44 = 109.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.38x = 218.44 × 109.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.38x = 23,849.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,849.28/158.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.58

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