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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.91, 219.38 and 109.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.91, 219.38 and 109.86 is: 151.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.91 : 219.38 = 109.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.91/219.38 = 109.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.91x = 219.38 × 109.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.91x = 24,100.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,100.64/158.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.66

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