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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.25, 218.24 and 99.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.25, 218.24 and 99.16 is: 136.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.25 : 218.24 = 99.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.25/218.24 = 99.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.25x = 218.24 × 99.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.25x = 21,640.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,640.68/158.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.75

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