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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.78, 219.06 and 89.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.78, 219.06 and 89.78 is: 123.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.78 : 219.06 = 89.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.78/219.06 = 89.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.78x = 219.06 × 89.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.78x = 19,667.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,667.21/158.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.86

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