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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.50, 218.80 and 106.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.50, 218.80 and 106.04 is: 146.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.50 : 218.80 = 106.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.50/218.80 = 106.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.50x = 218.80 × 106.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.50x = 23,201.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,201.55/158.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.38

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