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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.71, 219.02 and 88.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.71, 219.02 and 88.78 is: 122.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.71 : 219.02 = 88.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.71/219.02 = 88.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.71x = 219.02 × 88.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.71x = 19,443.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,443.99/158.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.51

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