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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158, 236.74 and 121.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158, 236.74 and 121.82 is: 182.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158 : 236.74 = 121.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158/236.74 = 121.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158x = 236.74 × 121.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158x = 28,839.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,839.67/158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.53

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