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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.66, 218.96 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.66, 218.96 and 96.50 is: 133.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.66 : 218.96 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.66/218.96 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.66x = 218.96 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.66x = 21,129.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,129.64/158.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.18

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