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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158 : 218 = 92.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158/218 = 92.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158x = 218 × 92.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158x = 20,165
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,165/158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.63

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