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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.25, 218.42 and 89.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.25, 218.42 and 89.25 is: 123.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.25 : 218.42 = 89.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.25/218.42 = 89.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.25x = 218.42 × 89.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.25x = 19,493.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,493.54/158.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.18

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