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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.90, 219.28 and 88.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.90, 219.28 and 88.98 is: 122.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.90 : 219.28 = 88.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.90/219.28 = 88.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.90x = 219.28 × 88.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.90x = 19,511.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,511.53/158.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.79

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