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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.64, 219.04 and 127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.64, 219.04 and 127.92 is: 176.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.64 : 219.04 = 127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.64/219.04 = 127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.64x = 219.04 × 127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.64x = 28,019.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,019.60/158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.62

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