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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.97, 219.33 and 93.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.97, 219.33 and 93.50 is: 128.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.97 : 219.33 = 93.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.97/219.33 = 93.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.97x = 219.33 × 93.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.97x = 20,506.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,506.26/158.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.99

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