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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.61, 218.82 and 105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.61, 218.82 and 105.42 is: 145.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.61 : 218.82 = 105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.61/218.82 = 105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.61x = 218.82 × 105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.61x = 23,068.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,068.00/158.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.44

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