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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.77, 219 and 93.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.77, 219 and 93.25 is: 128.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.77 : 219 = 93.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.77/219 = 93.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.77x = 219 × 93.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.77x = 20,421.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,421.75/158.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.62

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