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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.25, 218.38 and 88.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.25, 218.38 and 88.32 is: 121.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.25 : 218.38 = 88.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.25/218.38 = 88.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.25x = 218.38 × 88.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.25x = 19,287.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,287.10/158.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.88

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