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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.66, 218.97 and 93.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.66, 218.97 and 93.18 is: 128.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.66 : 218.97 = 93.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.66/218.97 = 93.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.66x = 218.97 × 93.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.66x = 20,403.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,403.16/158.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.60

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