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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.78, 219.14 and 93.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.78, 219.14 and 93.34 is: 128.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.78 : 219.14 = 93.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.78/219.14 = 93.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.78x = 219.14 × 93.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.78x = 20,454.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,454.53/158.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.82

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