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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.43, 218.64 and 92.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.43, 218.64 and 92.95 is: 128.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.43 : 218.64 = 92.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.43/218.64 = 92.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.43x = 218.64 × 92.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.43x = 20,322.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,322.59/158.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.27

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