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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.07, 218.31 and 106.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.07, 218.31 and 106.23 is: 146.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.07 : 218.31 = 106.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.07/218.31 = 106.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.07x = 218.31 × 106.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.07x = 23,191.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,191.07/158.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.71

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