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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.76, 219.60 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.76, 219.60 and 130.32 is: 180.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.76 : 219.60 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.76/219.60 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.76x = 219.60 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.76x = 28,618.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,618.27/158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.26

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