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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.19, 218.39 and 102.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.19, 218.39 and 102.90 is: 142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.19 : 218.39 = 102.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.19/218.39 = 102.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.19x = 218.39 × 102.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.19x = 22,470.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,470.72/158.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.05

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