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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.79, 219.06 and 100.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.79, 219.06 and 100.59 is: 138.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.79 : 219.06 = 100.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.79/219.06 = 100.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.79x = 219.06 × 100.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.79x = 22,035.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,035.25/158.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.77

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