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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.18, 218.16 and 102.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.18, 218.16 and 102.94 is: 141.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.18 : 218.16 = 102.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.18/218.16 = 102.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.18x = 218.16 × 102.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.18x = 22,456.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,456.85/158.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.97

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