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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.85, 219.18 and 93.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.85, 219.18 and 93.33 is: 128.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.85 : 219.18 = 93.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.85/219.18 = 93.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.85x = 219.18 × 93.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.85x = 20,455.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,455.60/158.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.77

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