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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.43, 218.82 and 122.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.43, 218.82 and 122.02 is: 168.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.43 : 218.82 = 122.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.43/218.82 = 122.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.43x = 218.82 × 122.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.43x = 26,700.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,700.96/158.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.54

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