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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.37, 218.55 and 96.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.37, 218.55 and 96.22 is: 132.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.37 : 218.55 = 96.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.37/218.55 = 96.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.37x = 218.55 × 96.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.37x = 21,028.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,028.88/158.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.78

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