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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.41, 218.54 and 103.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.41, 218.54 and 103.16 is: 142.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.41 : 218.54 = 103.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.41/218.54 = 103.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.41x = 218.54 × 103.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.41x = 22,543.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,543.58/158.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.31

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