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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.10, 218.04 and 123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.10, 218.04 and 123.08 is: 169.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.10 : 218.04 = 123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.10/218.04 = 123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.10x = 218.04 × 123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.10x = 26,835.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,835.27/158.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.74

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