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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.19, 218.27 and 96.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.19, 218.27 and 96.01 is: 132.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.19 : 218.27 = 96.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.19/218.27 = 96.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.19x = 218.27 × 96.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.19x = 20,956.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,956.74/158.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.48

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