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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.22, 218.21 and 99.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.22, 218.21 and 99.14 is: 136.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.22 : 218.21 = 99.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.22/218.21 = 99.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.22x = 218.21 × 99.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.22x = 21,631.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,631.75/158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.72

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