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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.23, 218.28 and 105.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.23, 218.28 and 105.81 is: 145.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.23 : 218.28 = 105.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.23/218.28 = 105.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.23x = 218.28 × 105.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.23x = 23,096.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,096.21/158.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.97

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