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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.06, 217.87 and 121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.06, 217.87 and 121.16 is: 167.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.06 : 217.87 = 121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.06/217.87 = 121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.06x = 217.87 × 121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.06x = 26,397.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,397.13/158.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.01

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