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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.63, 218.93 and 100.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.63, 218.93 and 100.53 is: 138.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.63 : 218.93 = 100.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.63/218.93 = 100.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.63x = 218.93 × 100.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.63x = 22,008.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,008.53/158.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.75

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