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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.56, 218.84 and 109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.56, 218.84 and 109.40 is: 150.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.56 : 218.84 = 109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.56/218.84 = 109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.56x = 218.84 × 109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.56x = 23,939.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,939.45/158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.98

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