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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.82, 219.38 and 122.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.82, 219.38 and 122.43 is: 169.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.82 : 219.38 = 122.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.82/219.38 = 122.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.82x = 219.38 × 122.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.82x = 26,858.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,858.69/158.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.11

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