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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.04, 218.10 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.04, 218.10 and 95.88 is: 132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.04 : 218.10 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.04/218.10 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.04x = 218.10 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.04x = 20,911.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,911.43/158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.32

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