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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.31, 218.63 and 100.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.31, 218.63 and 100.13 is: 138.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.31 : 218.63 = 100.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.31/218.63 = 100.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.31x = 218.63 × 100.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.31x = 21,890.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,890.58/158.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.28

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