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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.80, 219.18 and 126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.80, 219.18 and 126.04 is: 173.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.80 : 219.18 = 126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.80/219.18 = 126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.80x = 219.18 × 126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.80x = 27,625.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,625.45/158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.96

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