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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.46, 219.08 and 121.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.46, 219.08 and 121.74 is: 168.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.46 : 219.08 = 121.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.46/219.08 = 121.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.46x = 219.08 × 121.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.46x = 26,671.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,671.10/158.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.31

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