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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.84, 219.21 and 93.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.84, 219.21 and 93.35 is: 128.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.84 : 219.21 = 93.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.84/219.21 = 93.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.84x = 219.21 × 93.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.84x = 20,463.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,463.45/158.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.83

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