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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.19, 218.04 and 121.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.19, 218.04 and 121.28 is: 167.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.19 : 218.04 = 121.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.19/218.04 = 121.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.19x = 218.04 × 121.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.19x = 26,442.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,442.80/158.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.16

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