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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.23, 218.37 and 92.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.23, 218.37 and 92.76 is: 128.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.23 : 218.37 = 92.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.23/218.37 = 92.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.23x = 218.37 × 92.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.23x = 20,255.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,255.53/158.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.01

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