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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.48, 218.37 and 109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.48, 218.37 and 109.20 is: 150.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.48 : 218.37 = 109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.48/218.37 = 109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.48x = 218.37 × 109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.48x = 23,846.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,846.00/158.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.47

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