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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.23, 218.27 and 128.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.23, 218.27 and 128.76 is: 177.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.23 : 218.27 = 128.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.23/218.27 = 128.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.23x = 218.27 × 128.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.23x = 28,103.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,103.35/158.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.62

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