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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.07, 218.15 and 92.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.07, 218.15 and 92.60 is: 127.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.07 : 218.15 = 92.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.07/218.15 = 92.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.07x = 218.15 × 92.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.07x = 20,200.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,200.69/158.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.80

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