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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.35, 218.43 and 100.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.35, 218.43 and 100.03 is: 137.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.35 : 218.43 = 100.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.35/218.43 = 100.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.35x = 218.43 × 100.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.35x = 21,849.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,849.55/158.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.98

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