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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.10, 218.15 and 95.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.10, 218.15 and 95.92 is: 132.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.10 : 218.15 = 95.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.10/218.15 = 95.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.10x = 218.15 × 95.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.10x = 20,924.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,924.92/158.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.35

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