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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.50, 218.58 and 103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.50, 218.58 and 103.28 is: 142.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.50 : 218.58 = 103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.50/218.58 = 103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.50x = 218.58 × 103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.50x = 22,574.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,574.94/158.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.43

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