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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.17, 218.26 and 92.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.17, 218.26 and 92.68 is: 127.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.17 : 218.26 = 92.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.17/218.26 = 92.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.17x = 218.26 × 92.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.17x = 20,226.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,226.78/158.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.88

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