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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.43, 218.34 and 121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.43, 218.34 and 121.56 is: 167.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.43 : 218.34 = 121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.43/218.34 = 121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.43x = 218.34 × 121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.43x = 26,541.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,541.41/158.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.53

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