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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.51, 218.73 and 88.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.51, 218.73 and 88.56 is: 122.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.51 : 218.73 = 88.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.51/218.73 = 88.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.51x = 218.73 × 88.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.51x = 19,370.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,370.73/158.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.21

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