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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.87, 219.20 and 96.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.87, 219.20 and 96.73 is: 133.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.87 : 219.20 = 96.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.87/219.20 = 96.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.87x = 219.20 × 96.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.87x = 21,203.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,203.22/158.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.47

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