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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.72, 219.20 and 106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.72, 219.20 and 106.24 is: 146.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.72 : 219.20 = 106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.72/219.20 = 106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.72x = 219.20 × 106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.72x = 23,287.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,287.81/158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.72

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