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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.28, 218.28 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.28, 218.28 and 121.44 is: 167.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.28 : 218.28 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.28/218.28 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.28x = 218.28 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.28x = 26,507.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,507.92/158.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.47

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