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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.54, 218.80 and 93.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.54, 218.80 and 93.04 is: 128.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.54 : 218.80 = 93.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.54/218.80 = 93.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.54x = 218.80 × 93.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.54x = 20,357.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,357.15/158.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.40

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