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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.61, 218.82 and 99.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.61, 218.82 and 99.57 is: 137.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.61 : 218.82 = 99.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.61/218.82 = 99.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.61x = 218.82 × 99.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.61x = 21,787.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,787.91/158.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.37

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