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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.04, 217.98 and 92.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.04, 217.98 and 92.52 is: 127.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.04 : 217.98 = 92.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.04/217.98 = 92.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.04x = 217.98 × 92.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.04x = 20,167.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,167.51/158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.61

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