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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.55, 218.79 and 88.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.55, 218.79 and 88.61 is: 122.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.55 : 218.79 = 88.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.55/218.79 = 88.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.55x = 218.79 × 88.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.55x = 19,386.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,386.16/158.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.27

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