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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.59, 218.86 and 93.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.59, 218.86 and 93.10 is: 128.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.59 : 218.86 = 93.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.59/218.86 = 93.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.59x = 218.86 × 93.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.59x = 20,375.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,375.87/158.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.48

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