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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.55, 218.67 and 103.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.55, 218.67 and 103.27 is: 142.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.55 : 218.67 = 103.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.55/218.67 = 103.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.55x = 218.67 × 103.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.55x = 22,581.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,581.53/158.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.42

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