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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.10, 218.22 and 133.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.10, 218.22 and 133.66 is: 184.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.10 : 218.22 = 133.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.10/218.22 = 133.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.10x = 218.22 × 133.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.10x = 29,167.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,167.29/158.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.49

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