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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.68, 218.95 and 88.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.68, 218.95 and 88.73 is: 122.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.68 : 218.95 = 88.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.68/218.95 = 88.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.68x = 218.95 × 88.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.68x = 19,425.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,425.90/158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.43

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