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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.02, 217.97 and 101.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.02, 217.97 and 101.98 is: 140.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.02 : 217.97 = 101.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.02/217.97 = 101.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.02x = 217.97 × 101.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.02x = 22,228.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,228.58/158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.67

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