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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.65, 218.96 and 96.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.65, 218.96 and 96.46 is: 133.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.65 : 218.96 = 96.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.65/218.96 = 96.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.65x = 218.96 × 96.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.65x = 21,120.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,120.88/158.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.13

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