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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.09, 218.16 and 92.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.09, 218.16 and 92.59 is: 127.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.09 : 218.16 = 92.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.09/218.16 = 92.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.09x = 218.16 × 92.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.09x = 20,199.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,199.43/158.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.77

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