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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.59, 218.84 and 88.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.59, 218.84 and 88.64 is: 122.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.59 : 218.84 = 88.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.59/218.84 = 88.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.59x = 218.84 × 88.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.59x = 19,398.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,398.08/158.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.32

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