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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.16, 218.16 and 99.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.16, 218.16 and 99.15 is: 136.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.16 : 218.16 = 99.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.16/218.16 = 99.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.16x = 218.16 × 99.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.16x = 21,630.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,630.56/158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.76

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