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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.02, 217.98 and 95.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.02, 217.98 and 95.85 is: 132.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.02 : 217.98 = 95.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.02/217.98 = 95.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.02x = 217.98 × 95.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.02x = 20,893.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,893.38/158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.22

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