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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.83, 219.22 and 93.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.83, 219.22 and 93.35 is: 128.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.83 : 219.22 = 93.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.83/219.22 = 93.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.83x = 219.22 × 93.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.83x = 20,464.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,464.50/158.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.85

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