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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.01, 218.26 and 121.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.01, 218.26 and 121.62 is: 167.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.01 : 218.26 = 121.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.01/218.26 = 121.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.01x = 218.26 × 121.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.01x = 26,544.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,544.78/158.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.99

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