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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.21, 218.24 and 121.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.21, 218.24 and 121.36 is: 167.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.21 : 218.24 = 121.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.21/218.24 = 121.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.21x = 218.24 × 121.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.21x = 26,484.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,484.45/158.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.40

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