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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.79, 219.24 and 121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.79, 219.24 and 121.88 is: 168.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.79 : 219.24 = 121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.79/219.24 = 121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.79x = 219.24 × 121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.79x = 26,720.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,720.36/158.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.27

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