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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.60, 219.06 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.60, 219.06 and 109.68 is: 151.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.60 : 219.06 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.60/219.06 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.60x = 219.06 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.60x = 24,026.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,026.50/158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.50

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