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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.02, 218.28 and 129.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.02, 218.28 and 129.04 is: 178.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.02 : 218.28 = 129.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.02/218.28 = 129.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.02x = 218.28 × 129.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.02x = 28,166.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,166.85/158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.25

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