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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.16, 218.30 and 96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.16, 218.30 and 96 is: 132.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.16 : 218.30 = 96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.16/218.30 = 96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.16x = 218.30 × 96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.16x = 20,956.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,956.32/158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.50

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