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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.02, 218.13 and 105.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.02, 218.13 and 105.57 is: 145.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.02 : 218.13 = 105.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.02/218.13 = 105.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.02x = 218.13 × 105.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.02x = 23,027.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,027.59/158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.73

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