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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.82, 219.34 and 128.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.82, 219.34 and 128.06 is: 176.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.82 : 219.34 = 128.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.82/219.34 = 128.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.82x = 219.34 × 128.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.82x = 28,088.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,088.68/158.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.86

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