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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.85, 219.15 and 109.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.85, 219.15 and 109.85 is: 151.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.85 : 219.15 = 109.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.85/219.15 = 109.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.85x = 219.15 × 109.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.85x = 24,072.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,072.53/158.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.54

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