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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.04, 218.04 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.04, 218.04 and 130.38 is: 179.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.04 : 218.04 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.04/218.04 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.04x = 218.04 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.04x = 28,428.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,428.06/158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.88

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