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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.01, 217.96 and 95.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.01, 217.96 and 95.79 is: 132.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.01 : 217.96 = 95.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.01/217.96 = 95.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.01x = 217.96 × 95.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.01x = 20,878.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,878.39/158.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.13

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