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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.34, 218.48 and 103.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.34, 218.48 and 103.08 is: 142.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.34 : 218.48 = 103.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.34/218.48 = 103.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.34x = 218.48 × 103.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.34x = 22,520.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,520.92/158.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.23

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