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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.20, 218.26 and 96.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.20, 218.26 and 96.05 is: 132.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.20 : 218.26 = 96.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.20/218.26 = 96.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.20x = 218.26 × 96.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.20x = 20,963.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,963.87/158.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.52

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