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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.76, 219.02 and 105.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.76, 219.02 and 105.58 is: 145.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.76 : 219.02 = 105.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.76/219.02 = 105.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.76x = 219.02 × 105.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.76x = 23,124.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,124.13/158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.65

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