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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.80, 219.24 and 106.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.80, 219.24 and 106.40 is: 146.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.80 : 219.24 = 106.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.80/219.24 = 106.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.80x = 219.24 × 106.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.80x = 23,327.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,327.14/158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.90

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