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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.18, 218.22 and 123.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.18, 218.22 and 123.22 is: 169.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.18 : 218.22 = 123.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.18/218.22 = 123.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.18x = 218.22 × 123.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.18x = 26,889.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,889.07/158.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.99

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