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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.78, 219.14 and 103.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.78, 219.14 and 103.53 is: 142.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.78 : 219.14 = 103.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.78/219.14 = 103.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.78x = 219.14 × 103.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.78x = 22,687.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,687.56/158.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.89

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