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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.28, 218.36 and 100.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.28, 218.36 and 100.04 is: 138.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.28 : 218.36 = 100.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.28/218.36 = 100.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.28x = 218.36 × 100.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.28x = 21,844.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,844.73/158.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.01

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