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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.51, 218.90 and 109.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.51, 218.90 and 109.51 is: 151.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.51 : 218.90 = 109.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.51/218.90 = 109.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.51x = 218.90 × 109.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.51x = 23,971.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,971.74/158.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.23

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