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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.24, 218.39 and 96.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.24, 218.39 and 96.08 is: 132.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.24 : 218.39 = 96.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.24/218.39 = 96.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.24x = 218.39 × 96.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.24x = 20,982.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,982.91/158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.60

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