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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.18, 218.15 and 102.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.18, 218.15 and 102.86 is: 141.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.18 : 218.15 = 102.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.18/218.15 = 102.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.18x = 218.15 × 102.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.18x = 22,439.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,439.71/158.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.86

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