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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.06, 218.17 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.06, 218.17 and 92.58 is: 127.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.06 : 218.17 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.06/218.17 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.06x = 218.17 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.06x = 20,198.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,198.18/158.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.79

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