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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.31, 218.49 and 103.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.31, 218.49 and 103.11 is: 142.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.31 : 218.49 = 103.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.31/218.49 = 103.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.31x = 218.49 × 103.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.31x = 22,528.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,528.50/158.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.31

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