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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.55, 218.57 and 109.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.55, 218.57 and 109.34 is: 150.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.55 : 218.57 = 109.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.55/218.57 = 109.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.55x = 218.57 × 109.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.55x = 23,896.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,896.80/158.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.72

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