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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.85, 219.23 and 93.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.85, 219.23 and 93.36 is: 128.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.85 : 219.23 = 93.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.85/219.23 = 93.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.85x = 219.23 × 93.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.85x = 20,467.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,467.55/158.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.85

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