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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.68, 219.02 and 107.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.68, 219.02 and 107.04 is: 147.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.68 : 219.02 = 107.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.68/219.02 = 107.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.68x = 219.02 × 107.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.68x = 23,443.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,443.90/158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.74

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