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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.74, 219.08 and 88.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.74, 219.08 and 88.82 is: 122.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.74 : 219.08 = 88.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.74/219.08 = 88.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.74x = 219.08 × 88.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.74x = 19,458.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,458.69/158.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.58

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