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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.80, 219.02 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.80, 219.02 and 103.52 is: 142.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.80 : 219.02 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.80/219.02 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.80x = 219.02 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.80x = 22,672.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,672.95/158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.78

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