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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.39, 218.59 and 88.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.39, 218.59 and 88.46 is: 122.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.39 : 218.59 = 88.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.39/218.59 = 88.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.39x = 218.59 × 88.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.39x = 19,335.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,335.40/158.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.07

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