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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.28, 218.41 and 88.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.28, 218.41 and 88.32 is: 121.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.28 : 218.41 = 88.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.28/218.41 = 88.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.28x = 218.41 × 88.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.28x = 19,290.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,290.57/158.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.88

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