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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.63, 218.71 and 103.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.63, 218.71 and 103.34 is: 142.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.63 : 218.71 = 103.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.63/218.71 = 103.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.63x = 218.71 × 103.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.63x = 22,601.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,601.49/158.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.48

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