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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.30, 218.46 and 92.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.30, 218.46 and 92.81 is: 128.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.30 : 218.46 = 92.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.30/218.46 = 92.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.30x = 218.46 × 92.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.30x = 20,276.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,276.17/158.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.08

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