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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.01, 217.86 and 102.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.01, 217.86 and 102.73 is: 141.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.01 : 217.86 = 102.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.01/217.86 = 102.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.01x = 217.86 × 102.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.01x = 22,380.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,380.76/158.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.64

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