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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.96, 219.34 and 103.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.96, 219.34 and 103.72 is: 143.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.96 : 219.34 = 103.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.96/219.34 = 103.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.96x = 219.34 × 103.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.96x = 22,749.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,749.94/158.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.12

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