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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.70, 219.08 and 96.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.70, 219.08 and 96.59 is: 133.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.70 : 219.08 = 96.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.70/219.08 = 96.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.70x = 219.08 × 96.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.70x = 21,159.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,159.36/158.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.33

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