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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.20, 218.18 and 92.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.20, 218.18 and 92.68 is: 127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.20 : 218.18 = 92.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.20/218.18 = 92.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.20x = 218.18 × 92.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.20x = 20,220.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,220.92/158.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.82

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