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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.29, 218.24 and 102.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.29, 218.24 and 102.93 is: 141.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.29 : 218.24 = 102.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.29/218.24 = 102.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.29x = 218.24 × 102.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.29x = 22,464.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,464.61/158.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.92

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