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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.43, 218.55 and 99.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.43, 218.55 and 99.39 is: 137.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.43 : 218.55 = 99.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.43/218.55 = 99.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.43x = 218.55 × 99.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.43x = 21,721.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,721.68/158.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.11

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