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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.82, 219.18 and 88.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.82, 219.18 and 88.88 is: 122.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.82 : 219.18 = 88.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.82/219.18 = 88.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.82x = 219.18 × 88.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.82x = 19,480.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,480.72/158.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.66

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