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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.02, 217.94 and 102.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.02, 217.94 and 102.83 is: 141.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.02 : 217.94 = 102.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.02/217.94 = 102.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.02x = 217.94 × 102.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.02x = 22,409.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,409.17/158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.81

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