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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.80, 219.16 and 96.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.80, 219.16 and 96.63 is: 133.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.80 : 219.16 = 96.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.80/219.16 = 96.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.80x = 219.16 × 96.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.80x = 21,178.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,178.19/158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.36

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