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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.38, 218.77 and 121.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.38, 218.77 and 121.99 is: 168.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.38 : 218.77 = 121.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.38/218.77 = 121.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.38x = 218.77 × 121.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.38x = 26,686.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,686.66/158.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.50

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