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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.29, 218.27 and 127.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.29, 218.27 and 127.11 is: 175.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.29 : 218.27 = 127.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.29/218.27 = 127.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.29x = 218.27 × 127.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.29x = 27,744.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,744.62/158.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.28

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