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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.66, 218.86 and 99.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.66, 218.86 and 99.66 is: 137.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.66 : 218.86 = 99.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.66/218.86 = 99.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.66x = 218.86 × 99.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.66x = 21,811.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,811.59/158.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.47

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