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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.18, 218.19 and 105.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.18, 218.19 and 105.71 is: 145.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.18 : 218.19 = 105.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.18/218.19 = 105.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.18x = 218.19 × 105.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.18x = 23,064.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,064.86/158.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.81

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