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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.52, 218.76 and 89.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.52, 218.76 and 89.52 is: 123.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.52 : 218.76 = 89.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.52/218.76 = 89.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.52x = 218.76 × 89.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.52x = 19,583.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,583.40/158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.54

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