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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.63, 218.59 and 132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.63, 218.59 and 132.23 is: 182.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.63 : 218.59 = 132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.63/218.59 = 132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.63x = 218.59 × 132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.63x = 28,904.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,904.37/158.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.22

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