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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.02, 217.62 and 127.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.02, 217.62 and 127.06 is: 174.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.02 : 217.62 = 127.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.02/217.62 = 127.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.02x = 217.62 × 127.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.02x = 27,650.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,650.80/158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.98

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