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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.67, 218.97 and 93.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.67, 218.97 and 93.21 is: 128.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.67 : 218.97 = 93.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.67/218.97 = 93.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.67x = 218.97 × 93.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.67x = 20,410.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,410.19/158.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.63

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