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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.96, 219.24 and 131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.96, 219.24 and 131.24 is: 181.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.96 : 219.24 = 131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.96/219.24 = 131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.96x = 219.24 × 131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.96x = 28,773.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,773.06/158.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.01

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