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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.87, 219.26 and 96.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.87, 219.26 and 96.71 is: 133.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.87 : 219.26 = 96.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.87/219.26 = 96.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.87x = 219.26 × 96.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.87x = 21,203.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,203.05/158.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.46

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