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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.83, 219.16 and 91.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.83, 219.16 and 91.52 is: 126.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.83 : 219.16 = 91.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.83/219.16 = 91.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.83x = 219.16 × 91.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.83x = 20,058.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,058.60/158.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.29

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