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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.61, 218.88 and 89.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.61, 218.88 and 89.61 is: 123.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.61 : 218.88 = 89.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.61/218.88 = 89.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.61x = 218.88 × 89.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.61x = 19,613.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,613.84/158.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.66

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