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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.96, 219.34 and 92.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.96, 219.34 and 92.55 is: 127.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.96 : 219.34 = 92.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.96/219.34 = 92.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.96x = 219.34 × 92.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.96x = 20,298.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,298.82/158.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.70

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