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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.77, 219.04 and 99.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.77, 219.04 and 99.73 is: 137.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.77 : 219.04 = 99.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.77/219.04 = 99.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.77x = 219.04 × 99.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.77x = 21,844.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,844.88/158.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.59

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