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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158, 217.96 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158, 217.96 and 105.48 is: 145.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158 : 217.96 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158/217.96 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158x = 217.96 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158x = 22,990.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,990.42/158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.51

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