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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.11, 218.08 and 95.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.11, 218.08 and 95.92 is: 132.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.11 : 218.08 = 95.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.11/218.08 = 95.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.11x = 218.08 × 95.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.11x = 20,918.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,918.23/158.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.30

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