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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.29, 218.37 and 99.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.29, 218.37 and 99.30 is: 136.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.29 : 218.37 = 99.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.29/218.37 = 99.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.29x = 218.37 × 99.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.29x = 21,684.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,684.14/158.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.99

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