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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.31, 218.46 and 88.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.31, 218.46 and 88.35 is: 121.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.31 : 218.46 = 88.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.31/218.46 = 88.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.31x = 218.46 × 88.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.31x = 19,300.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,300.94/158.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.92

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