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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.55, 218.91 and 109.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.55, 218.91 and 109.55 is: 151.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.55 : 218.91 = 109.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.55/218.91 = 109.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.55x = 218.91 × 109.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.55x = 23,980.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,980.50/158.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.25

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