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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.10, 218.12 and 102.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.10, 218.12 and 102.84 is: 141.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.10 : 218.12 = 102.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.10/218.12 = 102.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.10x = 218.12 × 102.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.10x = 22,430.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,430.95/158.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.88

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