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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.63, 218.86 and 103.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.63, 218.86 and 103.41 is: 142.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.63 : 218.86 = 103.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.63/218.86 = 103.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.63x = 218.86 × 103.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.63x = 22,632.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,632.05/158.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.68

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