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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.77, 219.11 and 92.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.77, 219.11 and 92.39 is: 127.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.77 : 219.11 = 92.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.77/219.11 = 92.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.77x = 219.11 × 92.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.77x = 20,243.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,243.57/158.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.50

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