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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.09, 217.89 and 121.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.09, 217.89 and 121.23 is: 167.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.09 : 217.89 = 121.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.09/217.89 = 121.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.09x = 217.89 × 121.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.09x = 26,414.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,414.80/158.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.09

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