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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.18, 218.30 and 96.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.18, 218.30 and 96.03 is: 132.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.18 : 218.30 = 96.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.18/218.30 = 96.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.18x = 218.30 × 96.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.18x = 20,962.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,962.87/158.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.53

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