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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.94, 219.27 and 99.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.94, 219.27 and 99.91 is: 137.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.94 : 219.27 = 99.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.94/219.27 = 99.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.94x = 219.27 × 99.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.94x = 21,907.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,907.27/158.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.83

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