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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.61, 218.85 and 99.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.61, 218.85 and 99.63 is: 137.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.61 : 218.85 = 99.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.61/218.85 = 99.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.61x = 218.85 × 99.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.61x = 21,804.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,804.21/158.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.47

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