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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.16, 218.25 and 95.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.16, 218.25 and 95.99 is: 132.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.16 : 218.25 = 95.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.16/218.25 = 95.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.16x = 218.25 × 95.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.16x = 20,948.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,948.73/158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.45

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