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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.51, 218.72 and 106.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.51, 218.72 and 106.13 is: 146.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.51 : 218.72 = 106.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.51/218.72 = 106.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.51x = 218.72 × 106.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.51x = 23,212.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,212.22/158.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.44

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