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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.67, 219.06 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.67, 219.06 and 131.04 is: 180.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.67 : 219.06 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.67/219.06 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.67x = 219.06 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.67x = 28,705.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,705.62/158.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.91

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