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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.81, 219.22 and 96.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.81, 219.22 and 96.66 is: 133.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.81 : 219.22 = 96.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.81/219.22 = 96.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.81x = 219.22 × 96.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.81x = 21,189.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,189.10/158.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.43

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