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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.72, 218.99 and 99.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.72, 218.99 and 99.68 is: 137.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.72 : 218.99 = 99.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.72/218.99 = 99.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.72x = 218.99 × 99.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.72x = 21,828.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,828.92/158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.53

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