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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.28, 218.38 and 102.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.28, 218.38 and 102.96 is: 142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.28 : 218.38 = 102.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.28/218.38 = 102.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.28x = 218.38 × 102.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.28x = 22,484.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,484.40/158.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.05

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