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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.68, 218.90 and 93.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.68, 218.90 and 93.14 is: 128.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.68 : 218.90 = 93.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.68/218.90 = 93.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.68x = 218.90 × 93.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.68x = 20,388.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,388.35/158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.49

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