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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.03, 218.08 and 88.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.03, 218.08 and 88.09 is: 121.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.03 : 218.08 = 88.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.03/218.08 = 88.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.03x = 218.08 × 88.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.03x = 19,210.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,210.48/158.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.56

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