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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.98, 219.38 and 89.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.98, 219.38 and 89.04 is: 122.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.98 : 219.38 = 89.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.98/219.38 = 89.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.98x = 219.38 × 89.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.98x = 19,533.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,533.60/158.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.87

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