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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.76, 218.94 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.76, 218.94 and 129.60 is: 178.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.76 : 218.94 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.76/218.94 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.76x = 218.94 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.76x = 28,374.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,374.62/158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.73

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