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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.31, 218.44 and 91.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.31, 218.44 and 91.92 is: 126.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.31 : 218.44 = 91.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.31/218.44 = 91.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.31x = 218.44 × 91.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.31x = 20,079.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,079.00/158.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.83

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