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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.91, 219.28 and 93.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.91, 219.28 and 93.40 is: 128.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.91 : 219.28 = 93.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.91/219.28 = 93.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.91x = 219.28 × 93.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.91x = 20,480.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,480.52/158.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.89

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