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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.03, 218.13 and 95.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.03, 218.13 and 95.87 is: 132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.03 : 218.13 = 95.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.03/218.13 = 95.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.03x = 218.13 × 95.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.03x = 20,910.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,910.55/158.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.32

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