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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.32, 217.98 and 127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.32, 217.98 and 127.12 is: 175.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.32 : 217.98 = 127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.32/217.98 = 127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.32x = 217.98 × 127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.32x = 27,709.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,709.62/158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.02

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