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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.46, 218.68 and 88.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.46, 218.68 and 88.52 is: 122.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.46 : 218.68 = 88.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.46/218.68 = 88.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.46x = 218.68 × 88.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.46x = 19,357.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,357.55/158.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.16

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