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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.04, 218.04 and 91.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.04, 218.04 and 91.62 is: 126.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.04 : 218.04 = 91.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.04/218.04 = 91.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.04x = 218.04 × 91.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.04x = 19,976.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,976.82/158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.40

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