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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.40, 218.60 and 96.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.40, 218.60 and 96.26 is: 132.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.40 : 218.60 = 96.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.40/218.60 = 96.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.40x = 218.60 × 96.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.40x = 21,042.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,042.44/158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.84

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