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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.95, 219.25 and 109.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.95, 219.25 and 109.74 is: 151.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.95 : 219.25 = 109.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.95/219.25 = 109.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.95x = 219.25 × 109.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.95x = 24,058.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,058.85/158.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.37

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