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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.54, 218.82 and 96.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.54, 218.82 and 96.41 is: 133.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.54 : 218.82 = 96.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.54/218.82 = 96.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.54x = 218.82 × 96.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.54x = 21,095.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,095.34/158.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.06

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