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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.27, 218.21 and 102.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.27, 218.21 and 102.98 is: 141.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.27 : 218.21 = 102.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.27/218.21 = 102.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.27x = 218.21 × 102.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.27x = 22,470.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,470.75/158.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.98

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