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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158, 218.02 and 102.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158, 218.02 and 102.75 is: 141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158 : 218.02 = 102.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158/218.02 = 102.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158x = 218.02 × 102.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158x = 22,401.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,401.56/158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.78

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