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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.02, 218.08 and 129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.02, 218.08 and 129.12 is: 178.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.02 : 218.08 = 129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.02/218.08 = 129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.02x = 218.08 × 129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.02x = 28,158.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,158.49/158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.20

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