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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.43, 218.62 and 100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.43, 218.62 and 100.20 is: 138.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.43 : 218.62 = 100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.43/218.62 = 100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.43x = 218.62 × 100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.43x = 21,905.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,905.72/158.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.27

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