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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.32, 218.49 and 88.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.32, 218.49 and 88.39 is: 121.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.32 : 218.49 = 88.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.32/218.49 = 88.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.32x = 218.49 × 88.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.32x = 19,312.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,312.33/158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.98

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