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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.29, 218.37 and 92.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.29, 218.37 and 92.78 is: 128.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.29 : 218.37 = 92.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.29/218.37 = 92.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.29x = 218.37 × 92.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.29x = 20,260.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,260.44/158.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.00

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