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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.19, 218.27 and 88.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.19, 218.27 and 88.24 is: 121.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.19 : 218.27 = 88.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.19/218.27 = 88.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.19x = 218.27 × 88.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.19x = 19,259.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,259.05/158.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.75

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