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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.08, 218.06 and 95.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.08, 218.06 and 95.93 is: 132.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.08 : 218.06 = 95.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.08/218.06 = 95.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.08x = 218.06 × 95.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.08x = 20,917.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,917.41/158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.33

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