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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.78, 218.90 and 106.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.78, 218.90 and 106.33 is: 146.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.78 : 218.90 = 106.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.78/218.90 = 106.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.78x = 218.90 × 106.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.78x = 23,275.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,275.64/158.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.59

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