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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.32, 218.49 and 99.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.32, 218.49 and 99.31 is: 137.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.32 : 218.49 = 99.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.32/218.49 = 99.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.32x = 218.49 × 99.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.32x = 21,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,698.24/158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.05

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