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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.22, 218.01 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.22, 218.01 and 121.50 is: 167.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.22 : 218.01 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.22/218.01 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.22x = 218.01 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.22x = 26,488.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,488.22/158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.41

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