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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.16, 218.12 and 106.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.16, 218.12 and 106.48 is: 146.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.16 : 218.12 = 106.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.16/218.12 = 106.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.16x = 218.12 × 106.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.16x = 23,225.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,225.42/158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.85

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