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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.34, 218.39 and 103.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.34, 218.39 and 103.10 is: 142.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.34 : 218.39 = 103.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.34/218.39 = 103.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.34x = 218.39 × 103.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.34x = 22,514.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,514.40/158.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.19

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