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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.29, 237.26 and 121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.29, 237.26 and 121.60 is: 182.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.29 : 237.26 = 121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.29/237.26 = 121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.29x = 237.26 × 121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.29x = 28,851.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,851.42/158.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.27

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