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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.78, 219.14 and 88.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.78, 219.14 and 88.85 is: 122.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.78 : 219.14 = 88.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.78/219.14 = 88.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.78x = 219.14 × 88.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.78x = 19,471.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,471.36/158.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.63

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