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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.35, 218.50 and 92.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.35, 218.50 and 92.83 is: 128.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.35 : 218.50 = 92.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.35/218.50 = 92.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.35x = 218.50 × 92.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.35x = 20,283.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,283.36/158.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.09

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