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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.75, 219.11 and 93.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.75, 219.11 and 93.29 is: 128.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.75 : 219.11 = 93.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.75/219.11 = 93.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.75x = 219.11 × 93.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.75x = 20,440.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,440.31/158.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.76

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