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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.11, 218.23 and 92.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.11, 218.23 and 92.60 is: 127.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.11 : 218.23 = 92.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.11/218.23 = 92.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.11x = 218.23 × 92.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.11x = 20,208.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,208.10/158.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.81

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