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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.72, 219.18 and 107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.72, 219.18 and 107 is: 147.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.72 : 219.18 = 107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.72/219.18 = 107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.72x = 219.18 × 107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.72x = 23,452.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,452.26/158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.76

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