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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.98, 219.41 and 109.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.98, 219.41 and 109.89 is: 151.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.98 : 219.41 = 109.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.98/219.41 = 109.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.98x = 219.41 × 109.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.98x = 24,110.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,110.96/158.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.66

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