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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.53, 219.06 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.53, 219.06 and 103.52 is: 143.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.53 : 219.06 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.53/219.06 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.53x = 219.06 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.53x = 22,677.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,677.09/158.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.05

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