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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.93, 219.22 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.93, 219.22 and 102.88 is: 141.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.93 : 219.22 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.93/219.22 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.93x = 219.22 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.93x = 22,552.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,552.55/158.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.91

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