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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.32, 218.48 and 105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.32, 218.48 and 105.92 is: 146.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.32 : 218.48 = 105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.32/218.48 = 105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.32x = 218.48 × 105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.32x = 23,141.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,141.40/158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.17

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