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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.18, 218.22 and 99.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.18, 218.22 and 99.15 is: 136.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.18 : 218.22 = 99.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.18/218.22 = 99.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.18x = 218.22 × 99.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.18x = 21,636.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,636.51/158.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.79

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