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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.66, 218.89 and 89.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.66, 218.89 and 89.66 is: 123.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.66 : 218.89 = 89.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.66/218.89 = 89.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.66x = 218.89 × 89.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.66x = 19,624.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,624.36/158.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.69

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