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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.12, 218.02 and 106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.12, 218.02 and 106.28 is: 146.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.12 : 218.02 = 106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.12/218.02 = 106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.12x = 218.02 × 106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.12x = 23,171.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,171.17/158.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.54

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