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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.02, 218.09 and 99.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.02, 218.09 and 99.81 is: 137.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.02 : 218.09 = 99.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.02/218.09 = 99.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.02x = 218.09 × 99.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.02x = 21,767.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,767.56/158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.75

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