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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.04, 218.32 and 128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.04, 218.32 and 128.88 is: 178.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.04 : 218.32 = 128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.04/218.32 = 128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.04x = 218.32 × 128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.04x = 28,137.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,137.08/158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.04

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