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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.58, 218.85 and 92.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.58, 218.85 and 92.21 is: 127.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.58 : 218.85 = 92.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.58/218.85 = 92.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.58x = 218.85 × 92.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.58x = 20,178.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,178.88/158.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.25

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