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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.11, 218.17 and 88.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.11, 218.17 and 88.16 is: 121.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.11 : 218.17 = 88.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.11/218.17 = 88.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.11x = 218.17 × 88.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.11x = 19,232.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,232.89/158.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.64

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