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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.04, 218.12 and 106.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.04, 218.12 and 106.29 is: 146.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.04 : 218.12 = 106.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.04/218.12 = 106.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.04x = 218.12 × 106.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.04x = 23,183.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,183.44/158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.69

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