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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.83, 219.10 and 96.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.83, 219.10 and 96.69 is: 133.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.83 : 219.10 = 96.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.83/219.10 = 96.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.83x = 219.10 × 96.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.83x = 21,184.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,184.78/158.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.38

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