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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.70, 219.02 and 93.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.70, 219.02 and 93.22 is: 128.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.70 : 219.02 = 93.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.70/219.02 = 93.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.70x = 219.02 × 93.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.70x = 20,417.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,417.04/158.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.65

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