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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.56, 218.80 and 100.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.56, 218.80 and 100.32 is: 138.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.56 : 218.80 = 100.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.56/218.80 = 100.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.56x = 218.80 × 100.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.56x = 21,950.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,950.02/158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.43

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