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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.91, 219.21 and 96.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.91, 219.21 and 96.69 is: 133.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.91 : 219.21 = 96.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.91/219.21 = 96.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.91x = 219.21 × 96.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.91x = 21,195.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,195.87/158.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.38

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