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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.72, 219.20 and 128.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.72, 219.20 and 128.04 is: 176.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.72 : 219.20 = 128.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.72/219.20 = 128.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.72x = 219.20 × 128.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.72x = 28,066.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,066.37/158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.83

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