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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.88, 219.36 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.88, 219.36 and 131.52 is: 181.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.88 : 219.36 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.88/219.36 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.88x = 219.36 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.88x = 28,850.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,850.23/158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.59

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