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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.36, 218.53 and 92.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.36, 218.53 and 92.87 is: 128.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.36 : 218.53 = 92.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.36/218.53 = 92.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.36x = 218.53 × 92.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.36x = 20,294.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,294.88/158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.16

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