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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.64, 218.84 and 109.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.64, 218.84 and 109.56 is: 151.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.64 : 218.84 = 109.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.64/218.84 = 109.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.64x = 218.84 × 109.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.64x = 23,976.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,976.11/158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.14

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