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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.19, 218.27 and 99.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.19, 218.27 and 99.93 is: 137.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.19 : 218.27 = 99.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.19/218.27 = 99.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.19x = 218.27 × 99.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.19x = 21,811.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,811.22/158.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.88

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