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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.16, 236.88 and 121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.16, 236.88 and 121.80 is: 182.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.16 : 236.88 = 121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.16/236.88 = 121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.16x = 236.88 × 121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.16x = 28,851.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,851.98/158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.42

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