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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.36, 218.50 and 95.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.36, 218.50 and 95.31 is: 131.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.36 : 218.50 = 95.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.36/218.50 = 95.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.36x = 218.50 × 95.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.36x = 20,825.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,825.00/158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.51

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