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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.11, 218.01 and 105.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.11, 218.01 and 105.67 is: 145.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.11 : 218.01 = 105.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.11/218.01 = 105.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.11x = 218.01 × 105.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.11x = 23,037.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,037.12/158.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.70

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