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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.45, 218.67 and 89.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.45, 218.67 and 89.45 is: 123.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.45 : 218.67 = 89.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.45/218.67 = 89.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.45x = 218.67 × 89.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.45x = 19,560.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,560.03/158.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.45

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