Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158, 218 and 92.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 158, 218 and 92.50 is: 127.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
158 : 218 = 92.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
158/218 = 92.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
158x = 218 × 92.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
158x = 20,165 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,165/158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127.63
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