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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.88, 219.18 and 100.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.88, 219.18 and 100.71 is: 138.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.88 : 219.18 = 100.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.88/219.18 = 100.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.88x = 219.18 × 100.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.88x = 22,073.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,073.62/158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.93

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