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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.69, 218.96 and 96.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.69, 218.96 and 96.52 is: 133.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.69 : 218.96 = 96.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.69/218.96 = 96.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.69x = 218.96 × 96.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.69x = 21,133.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,133.71/158.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.18

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