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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.92, 219.18 and 107.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.92, 219.18 and 107.16 is: 147.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.92 : 219.18 = 107.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.92/219.18 = 107.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.92x = 219.18 × 107.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.92x = 23,487.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,487.33/158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.79

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