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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.97, 219.29 and 96.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.97, 219.29 and 96.78 is: 133.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.97 : 219.29 = 96.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.97/219.29 = 96.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.97x = 219.29 × 96.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.97x = 21,222.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,222.89/158.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.50

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