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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.49, 218.72 and 88.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.49, 218.72 and 88.54 is: 122.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.49 : 218.72 = 88.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.49/218.72 = 88.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.49x = 218.72 × 88.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.49x = 19,365.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,365.88/158.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.19

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