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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.07, 218.27 and 99.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.07, 218.27 and 99.09 is: 136.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.07 : 218.27 = 99.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.07/218.27 = 99.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.07x = 218.27 × 99.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.07x = 21,627.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,627.88/158.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.82

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