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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.35, 218.53 and 91.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.35, 218.53 and 91.97 is: 126.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.35 : 218.53 = 91.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.35/218.53 = 91.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.35x = 218.53 × 91.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.35x = 20,098.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,098.52/158.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.93

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