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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.16, 217.92 and 121.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.16, 217.92 and 121.21 is: 167.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.16 : 217.92 = 121.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.16/217.92 = 121.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.16x = 217.92 × 121.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.16x = 26,413.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,413.99/158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.00

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