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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.71, 218.99 and 92.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.71, 218.99 and 92.31 is: 127.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.71 : 218.99 = 92.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.71/218.99 = 92.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.71x = 218.99 × 92.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.71x = 20,213.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,213.86/158.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.36

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