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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.44, 218.54 and 109.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.44, 218.54 and 109.24 is: 150.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.44 : 218.54 = 109.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.44/218.54 = 109.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.44x = 218.54 × 109.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.44x = 23,873.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,873.31/158.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.68

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