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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.14, 218.12 and 102.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.14, 218.12 and 102.78 is: 141.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.14 : 218.12 = 102.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.14/218.12 = 102.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.14x = 218.12 × 102.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.14x = 22,418.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,418.37/158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.76

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