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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.83, 219.15 and 95.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.83, 219.15 and 95.83 is: 132.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.83 : 219.15 = 95.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.83/219.15 = 95.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.83x = 219.15 × 95.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.83x = 21,000.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,000.60/158.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.22

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