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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.78, 219.12 and 88.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.78, 219.12 and 88.85 is: 122.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.78 : 219.12 = 88.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.78/219.12 = 88.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.78x = 219.12 × 88.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.78x = 19,468.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,468.37/158.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.62

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