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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.02, 217.95 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.02, 217.95 and 98.96 is: 136.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.02 : 217.95 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.02/217.95 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.02x = 217.95 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.02x = 21,568.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,568.33/158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.49

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