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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.64, 218.49 and 131.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.64, 218.49 and 131.00 is: 180.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.64 : 218.49 = 131.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.64/218.49 = 131.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.64x = 218.49 × 131.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.64x = 28,621.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,621.10/158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.42

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