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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.43, 218.31 and 131.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.43, 218.31 and 131.00 is: 180.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.43 : 218.31 = 131.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.43/218.31 = 131.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.43x = 218.31 × 131.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.43x = 28,597.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,597.52/158.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.51

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