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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.96, 219.36 and 106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.96, 219.36 and 106.44 is: 146.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.96 : 219.36 = 106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.96/219.36 = 106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.96x = 219.36 × 106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.96x = 23,348.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,348.68/158.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.88

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