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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.66, 219.03 and 108.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.66, 219.03 and 108.89 is: 150.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.66 : 219.03 = 108.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.66/219.03 = 108.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.66x = 219.03 × 108.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.66x = 23,850.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,850.18/158.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.32

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