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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.55, 218.64 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.55, 218.64 and 130.76 is: 180.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.55 : 218.64 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.55/218.64 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.55x = 218.64 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.55x = 28,588.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,588.27/158.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.31

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