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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.46, 218.66 and 100.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.46, 218.66 and 100.23 is: 138.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.46 : 218.66 = 100.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.46/218.66 = 100.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.46x = 218.66 × 100.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.46x = 21,915.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,915.79/158.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.30

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