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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.02, 218.12 and 95.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.02, 218.12 and 95.86 is: 132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.02 : 218.12 = 95.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.02/218.12 = 95.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.02x = 218.12 × 95.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.02x = 20,908.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,908.98/158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.32

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