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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.56, 218.84 and 99.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.56, 218.84 and 99.57 is: 137.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.56 : 218.84 = 99.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.56/218.84 = 99.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.56x = 218.84 × 99.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.56x = 21,789.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,789.90/158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.42

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