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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.03, 218.06 and 88.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.03, 218.06 and 88.08 is: 121.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.03 : 218.06 = 88.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.03/218.06 = 88.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.03x = 218.06 × 88.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.03x = 19,207.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,207.31/158.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.54

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