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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.22, 218.34 and 88.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.22, 218.34 and 88.27 is: 121.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.22 : 218.34 = 88.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.22/218.34 = 88.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.22x = 218.34 × 88.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.22x = 19,272.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,272.76/158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.81

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