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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.91, 219.18 and 109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.91, 219.18 and 109.80 is: 151.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.91 : 219.18 = 109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.91/219.18 = 109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.91x = 219.18 × 109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.91x = 24,065.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,065.96/158.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.44

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