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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.76, 219.11 and 93.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.76, 219.11 and 93.26 is: 128.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.76 : 219.11 = 93.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.76/219.11 = 93.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.76x = 219.11 × 93.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.76x = 20,434.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,434.20/158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.71

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