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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.46, 218.43 and 109.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.46, 218.43 and 109.24 is: 150.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.46 : 218.43 = 109.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.46/218.43 = 109.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.46x = 218.43 × 109.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.46x = 23,861.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,861.29/158.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.58

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