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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.20, 218.24 and 102.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.20, 218.24 and 102.94 is: 142.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.20 : 218.24 = 102.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.20/218.24 = 102.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.20x = 218.24 × 102.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.20x = 22,465.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,465.63/158.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.01

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