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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.75, 219.02 and 108.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.75, 219.02 and 108.96 is: 150.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.75 : 219.02 = 108.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.75/219.02 = 108.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.75x = 219.02 × 108.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.75x = 23,864.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,864.42/158.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.33

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