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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.69, 219.03 and 121.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.69, 219.03 and 121.45 is: 167.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.69 : 219.03 = 121.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.69/219.03 = 121.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.69x = 219.03 × 121.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.69x = 26,600.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,600.65/158.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.62

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