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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.93, 219.34 and 96.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.93, 219.34 and 96.74 is: 133.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.93 : 219.34 = 96.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.93/219.34 = 96.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.93x = 219.34 × 96.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.93x = 21,220.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,220.12/158.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.52

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