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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.80, 219.12 and 107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.80, 219.12 and 107 is: 147.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.80 : 219.12 = 107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.80/219.12 = 107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.80x = 219.12 × 107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.80x = 23,445.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,445.84/158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.64

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