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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.98, 219.27 and 106.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.98, 219.27 and 106.43 is: 146.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.98 : 219.27 = 106.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.98/219.27 = 106.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.98x = 219.27 × 106.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.98x = 23,336.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,336.91/158.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.79

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