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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.85, 219.17 and 96.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.85, 219.17 and 96.63 is: 133.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.85 : 219.17 = 96.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.85/219.17 = 96.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.85x = 219.17 × 96.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.85x = 21,177.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,177.91/158.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.32

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