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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.62, 218.91 and 99.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.62, 218.91 and 99.65 is: 137.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.62 : 218.91 = 99.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.62/218.91 = 99.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.62x = 218.91 × 99.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.62x = 21,814.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,814.38/158.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.53

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