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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.54, 218.75 and 92.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.54, 218.75 and 92.14 is: 127.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.54 : 218.75 = 92.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.54/218.75 = 92.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.54x = 218.75 × 92.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.54x = 20,155.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,155.63/158.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.13

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