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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.98, 219.25 and 109.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.98, 219.25 and 109.93 is: 151.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.98 : 219.25 = 109.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.98/219.25 = 109.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.98x = 219.25 × 109.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.98x = 24,102.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,102.15/158.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.60

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