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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.83, 219.18 and 89.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.83, 219.18 and 89.83 is: 123.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.83 : 219.18 = 89.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.83/219.18 = 89.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.83x = 219.18 × 89.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.83x = 19,688.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,688.94/158.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.96

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