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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.31, 217.92 and 126.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.31, 217.92 and 126.99 is: 174.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.31 : 217.92 = 126.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.31/217.92 = 126.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.31x = 217.92 × 126.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.31x = 27,673.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,673.66/158.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.81

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