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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.66, 218.88 and 127.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.66, 218.88 and 127.45 is: 175.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.66 : 218.88 = 127.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.66/218.88 = 127.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.66x = 218.88 × 127.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.66x = 27,896.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,896.53/158.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.83

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