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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.26, 218.33 and 105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.26, 218.33 and 105.08 is: 144.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.26 : 218.33 = 105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.26/218.33 = 105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.26x = 218.33 × 105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.26x = 22,942.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,942.12/158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.96

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