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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.80, 219.44 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.80, 219.44 and 121.92 is: 168.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.80 : 219.44 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.80/219.44 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.80x = 219.44 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.80x = 26,754.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,754.12/158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.48

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