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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.95, 219.41 and 109.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.95, 219.41 and 109.99 is: 151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.95 : 219.41 = 109.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.95/219.41 = 109.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.95x = 219.41 × 109.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.95x = 24,132.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,132.91/158.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.83

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