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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.77, 219.23 and 109.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.77, 219.23 and 109.56 is: 151.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.77 : 219.23 = 109.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.77/219.23 = 109.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.77x = 219.23 × 109.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.77x = 24,019.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,019.11/158.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.28

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