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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.59, 218.85 and 93.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.59, 218.85 and 93.09 is: 128.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.59 : 218.85 = 93.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.59/218.85 = 93.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.59x = 218.85 × 93.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.59x = 20,373.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,373.22/158.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.46

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