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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.52, 219.06 and 129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.52, 219.06 and 129.40 is: 178.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.52 : 219.06 = 129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.52/219.06 = 129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.52x = 219.06 × 129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.52x = 28,346.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,346.36/158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.82

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