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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.71, 219 and 88.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.71, 219 and 88.76 is: 122.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.71 : 219 = 88.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.71/219 = 88.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.71x = 219 × 88.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.71x = 19,438.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,438.44/158.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.48

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