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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.74, 219 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.74, 219 and 100.50 is: 138.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.74 : 219 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.74/219 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.74x = 219 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.74x = 22,009.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,009.50/158.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.65

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