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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.49, 218.57 and 103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.49, 218.57 and 103.28 is: 142.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.49 : 218.57 = 103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.49/218.57 = 103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.49x = 218.57 × 103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.49x = 22,572.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,572.30/158.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.42

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