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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.08, 218.10 and 102.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.08, 218.10 and 102.76 is: 141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.08 : 218.10 = 102.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.08/218.10 = 102.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.08x = 218.10 × 102.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.08x = 22,411.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,411.96/158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.78

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