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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.07, 218.15 and 88.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.07, 218.15 and 88.13 is: 121.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.07 : 218.15 = 88.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.07/218.15 = 88.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.07x = 218.15 × 88.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.07x = 19,225.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,225.56/158.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.63

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