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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.14, 218.44 and 121.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.14, 218.44 and 121.75 is: 168.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.14 : 218.44 = 121.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.14/218.44 = 121.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.14x = 218.44 × 121.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.14x = 26,593.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,593.37/158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.17

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