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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.53, 218.73 and 93.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.53, 218.73 and 93.03 is: 128.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.53 : 218.73 = 93.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.53/218.73 = 93.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.53x = 218.73 × 93.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.53x = 20,348.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,348.45/158.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.36

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