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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.46, 218.67 and 92.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.46, 218.67 and 92.08 is: 127.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.46 : 218.67 = 92.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.46/218.67 = 92.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.46x = 218.67 × 92.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.46x = 20,135.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,135.13/158.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.07

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