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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.76, 219.10 and 89.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.76, 219.10 and 89.76 is: 123.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.76 : 219.10 = 89.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.76/219.10 = 89.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.76x = 219.10 × 89.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.76x = 19,666.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,666.42/158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.88

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