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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.35, 218.62 and 102.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.35, 218.62 and 102.43 is: 141.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.35 : 218.62 = 102.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.35/218.62 = 102.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.35x = 218.62 × 102.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.35x = 22,392.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,392.99/158.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.42

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