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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.62, 218.88 and 93.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.62, 218.88 and 93.10 is: 128.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.62 : 218.88 = 93.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.62/218.88 = 93.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.62x = 218.88 × 93.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.62x = 20,377.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,377.73/158.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.47

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