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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.32, 218.49 and 92.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.32, 218.49 and 92.83 is: 128.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.32 : 218.49 = 92.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.32/218.49 = 92.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.32x = 218.49 × 92.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.32x = 20,282.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,282.43/158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.11

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