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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158, 218.08 and 89.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158, 218.08 and 89.04 is: 122.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158 : 218.08 = 89.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158/218.08 = 89.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158x = 218.08 × 89.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158x = 19,417.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,417.84/158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.90

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