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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.24, 218.30 and 96.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.24, 218.30 and 96.04 is: 132.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.24 : 218.30 = 96.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.24/218.30 = 96.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.24x = 218.30 × 96.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.24x = 20,966.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,966.23/158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.50

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