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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.55, 218.77 and 93.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.55, 218.77 and 93.05 is: 128.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.55 : 218.77 = 93.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.55/218.77 = 93.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.55x = 218.77 × 93.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.55x = 20,356.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,356.55/158.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.39

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