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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.43, 218.46 and 103.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.43, 218.46 and 103.08 is: 142.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.43 : 218.46 = 103.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.43/218.46 = 103.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.43x = 218.46 × 103.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.43x = 22,518.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,518.86/158.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.14

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