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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.37, 218.43 and 130.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.37, 218.43 and 130.62 is: 180.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.37 : 218.43 = 130.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.37/218.43 = 130.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.37x = 218.43 × 130.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.37x = 28,531.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,531.33/158.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.16

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