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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.66, 219.06 and 121.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.66, 219.06 and 121.76 is: 168.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.66 : 219.06 = 121.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.66/219.06 = 121.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.66x = 219.06 × 121.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.66x = 26,671.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,671.65/158.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.10

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