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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.14, 218.18 and 99.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.14, 218.18 and 99.12 is: 136.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.14 : 218.18 = 99.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.14/218.18 = 99.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.14x = 218.18 × 99.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.14x = 21,626.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,626.00/158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.75

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