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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.95, 219.31 and 95.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.95, 219.31 and 95.90 is: 132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.95 : 219.31 = 95.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.95/219.31 = 95.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.95x = 219.31 × 95.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.95x = 21,032.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,032.14/158.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.32

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