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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.32, 218.55 and 123.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.32, 218.55 and 123.45 is: 170.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.32 : 218.55 = 123.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.32/218.55 = 123.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.32x = 218.55 × 123.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.32x = 26,980.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,980.00/158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.41

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