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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.16, 236.88 and 121.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.16, 236.88 and 121.84 is: 182.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.16 : 236.88 = 121.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.16/236.88 = 121.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.16x = 236.88 × 121.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.16x = 28,861.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,861.46/158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.48

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