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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.15, 218.21 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.15, 218.21 and 92.64 is: 127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.15 : 218.21 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.15/218.21 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.15x = 218.21 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.15x = 20,214.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,214.97/158.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.82

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