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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.43, 218.63 and 96.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.43, 218.63 and 96.25 is: 132.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.43 : 218.63 = 96.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.43/218.63 = 96.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.43x = 218.63 × 96.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.43x = 21,043.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,043.14/158.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.82

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