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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.87, 219.15 and 100.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.87, 219.15 and 100.61 is: 138.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.87 : 219.15 = 100.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.87/219.15 = 100.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.87x = 219.15 × 100.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.87x = 22,047.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,047.59/158.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.78

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