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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.38, 218.57 and 92.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.38, 218.57 and 92.90 is: 128.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.38 : 218.57 = 92.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.38/218.57 = 92.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.38x = 218.57 × 92.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.38x = 20,305.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,305.23/158.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.21

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