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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.85, 219.22 and 96.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.85, 219.22 and 96.67 is: 133.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.85 : 219.22 = 96.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.85/219.22 = 96.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.85x = 219.22 × 96.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.85x = 21,191.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,191.55/158.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.41

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