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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.44, 218.66 and 88.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.44, 218.66 and 88.53 is: 122.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.44 : 218.66 = 88.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.44/218.66 = 88.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.44x = 218.66 × 88.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.44x = 19,356.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,356.88/158.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.17

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