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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.72, 219.04 and 92.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.72, 219.04 and 92.30 is: 127.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.72 : 219.04 = 92.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.72/219.04 = 92.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.72x = 219.04 × 92.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.72x = 20,217.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,217.39/158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.38

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