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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.09, 218.27 and 99.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.09, 218.27 and 99.10 is: 136.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.09 : 218.27 = 99.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.09/218.27 = 99.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.09x = 218.27 × 99.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.09x = 21,631.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,631.35/158.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.83

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