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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.09, 218 and 104.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.09, 218 and 104.82 is: 144.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.09 : 218 = 104.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.09/218 = 104.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.09x = 218 × 104.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.09x = 22,849.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,849.67/158.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.54

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