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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.84, 219.16 and 96.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.84, 219.16 and 96.62 is: 133.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.84 : 219.16 = 96.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.84/219.16 = 96.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.84x = 219.16 × 96.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.84x = 21,175.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,175.24/158.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.31

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