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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.71, 219.11 and 109.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.71, 219.11 and 109.66 is: 151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.71 : 219.11 = 109.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.71/219.11 = 109.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.71x = 219.11 × 109.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.71x = 24,027.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,027.60/158.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.39

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