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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.67, 218.96 and 92.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.67, 218.96 and 92.29 is: 127.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.67 : 218.96 = 92.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.67/218.96 = 92.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.67x = 218.96 × 92.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.67x = 20,207.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,207.82/158.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.36

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