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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.76, 219 and 96.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.76, 219 and 96.56 is: 133.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.76 : 219 = 96.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.76/219 = 96.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.76x = 219 × 96.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.76x = 21,146.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,146.64/158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.20

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