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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.21, 218.35 and 96.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.21, 218.35 and 96.08 is: 132.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.21 : 218.35 = 96.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.21/218.35 = 96.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.21x = 218.35 × 96.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.21x = 20,978.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,978.64/158.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.60

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