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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.97, 219.33 and 103.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.97, 219.33 and 103.71 is: 143.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.97 : 219.33 = 103.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.97/219.33 = 103.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.97x = 219.33 × 103.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.97x = 22,746.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,746.71/158.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.09

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