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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.84, 219.19 and 88.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.84, 219.19 and 88.90 is: 122.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.84 : 219.19 = 88.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.84/219.19 = 88.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.84x = 219.19 × 88.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.84x = 19,486.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,486.16/158.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.68

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