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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.80, 219.14 and 103.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.80, 219.14 and 103.56 is: 142.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.80 : 219.14 = 103.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.80/219.14 = 103.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.80x = 219.14 × 103.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.80x = 22,694.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,694.14/158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.91

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