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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.85, 219.17 and 103.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.85, 219.17 and 103.59 is: 142.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.85 : 219.17 = 103.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.85/219.17 = 103.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.85x = 219.17 × 103.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.85x = 22,703.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,703.30/158.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.92

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