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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.26, 218.46 and 92.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.26, 218.46 and 92.77 is: 128.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.26 : 218.46 = 92.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.26/218.46 = 92.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.26x = 218.46 × 92.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.26x = 20,265.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,265.99/158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.05

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