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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.26, 218.32 and 103.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.26, 218.32 and 103.01 is: 142.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.26 : 218.32 = 103.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.26/218.32 = 103.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.26x = 218.32 × 103.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.26x = 22,489.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,489.14/158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.10

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