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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.12, 218.22 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.12, 218.22 and 95.96 is: 132.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.12 : 218.22 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.12/218.22 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.12x = 218.22 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.12x = 20,939.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,939.30/158.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.42

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