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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.36, 218.64 and 103.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.36, 218.64 and 103.22 is: 142.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.36 : 218.64 = 103.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.36/218.64 = 103.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.36x = 218.64 × 103.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.36x = 22,568.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,568.02/158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.51

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