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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.53, 218.82 and 100.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.53, 218.82 and 100.35 is: 138.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.53 : 218.82 = 100.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.53/218.82 = 100.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.53x = 218.82 × 100.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.53x = 21,958.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,958.59/158.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.51

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