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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.86, 219.16 and 99.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.86, 219.16 and 99.83 is: 137.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.86 : 219.16 = 99.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.86/219.16 = 99.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.86x = 219.16 × 99.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.86x = 21,878.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,878.85/158.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.72

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