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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.35, 218.36 and 103.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.35, 218.36 and 103.06 is: 142.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.35 : 218.36 = 103.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.35/218.36 = 103.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.35x = 218.36 × 103.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.35x = 22,504.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,504.18/158.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.12

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