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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.59, 218.73 and 109.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.59, 218.73 and 109.45 is: 150.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.59 : 218.73 = 109.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.59/218.73 = 109.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.59x = 218.73 × 109.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.59x = 23,940.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,940.00/158.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.96

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