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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.31, 218.43 and 99.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.31, 218.43 and 99.33 is: 137.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.31 : 218.43 = 99.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.31/218.43 = 99.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.31x = 218.43 × 99.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.31x = 21,696.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,696.45/158.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.05

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