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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.10, 236.79 and 121.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.10, 236.79 and 121.74 is: 182.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.10 : 236.79 = 121.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.10/236.79 = 121.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.10x = 236.79 × 121.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.10x = 28,826.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,826.81/158.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.33

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