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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.22, 218.42 and 123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.22, 218.42 and 123.16 is: 170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.22 : 218.42 = 123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.22/218.42 = 123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.22x = 218.42 × 123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.22x = 26,900.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,900.61/158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.02

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