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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.58, 218.82 and 92.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.58, 218.82 and 92.20 is: 127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.58 : 218.82 = 92.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.58/218.82 = 92.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.58x = 218.82 × 92.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.58x = 20,175.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,175.20/158.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.22

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