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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.21, 218.31 and 103.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.21, 218.31 and 103.05 is: 142.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.21 : 218.31 = 103.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.21/218.31 = 103.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.21x = 218.31 × 103.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.21x = 22,496.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,496.85/158.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.20

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