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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.05, 218.09 and 102.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.05, 218.09 and 102.87 is: 141.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.05 : 218.09 = 102.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.05/218.09 = 102.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.05x = 218.09 × 102.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.05x = 22,435.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,435.18/158.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.95

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