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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.10, 218.27 and 105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.10, 218.27 and 105.72 is: 145.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.10 : 218.27 = 105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.10/218.27 = 105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.10x = 218.27 × 105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.10x = 23,075.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,075.50/158.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.96

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