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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.88, 219.28 and 92.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.88, 219.28 and 92.51 is: 127.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.88 : 219.28 = 92.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.88/219.28 = 92.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.88x = 219.28 × 92.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.88x = 20,284.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,284.27/158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.67

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