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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.79, 218.40 and 127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.79, 218.40 and 127.64 is: 175.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.79 : 218.40 = 127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.79/218.40 = 127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.79x = 218.40 × 127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.79x = 27,876.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,876.58/158.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.56

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