Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.00, 218.15 and 99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 158.00, 218.15 and 99 is: 136.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158.00 : 218.15 = 99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158.00/218.15 = 99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158.00x = 218.15 × 99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158.00x = 21,596.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,596.36/158.00 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136.69
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