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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.51, 218.63 and 109.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.51, 218.63 and 109.37 is: 150.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.51 : 218.63 = 109.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.51/218.63 = 109.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.51x = 218.63 × 109.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.51x = 23,911.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,911.02/158.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.85

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