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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.86, 219.31 and 103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.86, 219.31 and 103.68 is: 143.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.86 : 219.31 = 103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.86/219.31 = 103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.86x = 219.31 × 103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.86x = 22,737.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,737.80/158.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.13

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