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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.08, 217.92 and 128.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.08, 217.92 and 128.92 is: 177.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.08 : 217.92 = 128.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.08/217.92 = 128.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.08x = 217.92 × 128.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.08x = 28,094.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,094.25/158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.72

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