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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.72, 219 and 103.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.72, 219 and 103.55 is: 142.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.72 : 219 = 103.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.72/219 = 103.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.72x = 219 × 103.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.72x = 22,676.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,676.36/158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.87

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