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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.18, 217.95 and 105.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.18, 217.95 and 105.66 is: 145.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.18 : 217.95 = 105.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.18/217.95 = 105.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.18x = 217.95 × 105.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.18x = 23,028.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,028.60/158.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.58

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