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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.94, 219.23 and 106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.94, 219.23 and 106.47 is: 146.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.94 : 219.23 = 106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.94/219.23 = 106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.94x = 219.23 × 106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.94x = 23,340.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,340.89/158.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.85

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