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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.32, 218.04 and 127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.32, 218.04 and 127.18 is: 175.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.32 : 218.04 = 127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.32/218.04 = 127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.32x = 218.04 × 127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.32x = 27,730.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,730.33/158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.15

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