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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.53, 218.64 and 103.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.53, 218.64 and 103.18 is: 142.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.53 : 218.64 = 103.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.53/218.64 = 103.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.53x = 218.64 × 103.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.53x = 22,559.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,559.28/158.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.30

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