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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.02, 218.04 and 102.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.02, 218.04 and 102.75 is: 141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.02 : 218.04 = 102.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.02/218.04 = 102.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.02x = 218.04 × 102.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.02x = 22,403.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,403.61/158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.78

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