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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.68, 218.96 and 106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.68, 218.96 and 106.24 is: 146.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.68 : 218.96 = 106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.68/218.96 = 106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.68x = 218.96 × 106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.68x = 23,262.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,262.31/158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.60

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