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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.40, 218.61 and 109.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.40, 218.61 and 109.26 is: 150.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.40 : 218.61 = 109.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.40/218.61 = 109.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.40x = 218.61 × 109.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.40x = 23,885.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,885.33/158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.79

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