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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.69, 218.94 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.69, 218.94 and 96.50 is: 133.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.69 : 218.94 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.69/218.94 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.69x = 218.94 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.69x = 21,126.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,126.13/158.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.13

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