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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.76, 218.94 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.76, 218.94 and 121.92 is: 168.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.76 : 218.94 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.76/218.94 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.76x = 218.94 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.76x = 26,693.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,693.16/158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.14

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