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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.47, 218.69 and 88.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.47, 218.69 and 88.53 is: 122.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.47 : 218.69 = 88.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.47/218.69 = 88.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.47x = 218.69 × 88.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.47x = 19,360.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,360.63/158.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.17

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