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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.19, 218.24 and 96.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.19, 218.24 and 96.00 is: 132.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.19 : 218.24 = 96.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.19/218.24 = 96.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.19x = 218.24 × 96.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.19x = 20,950.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,950.10/158.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.44

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