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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.85, 219.38 and 122.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.85, 219.38 and 122.13 is: 168.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.85 : 219.38 = 122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.85/219.38 = 122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.85x = 219.38 × 122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.85x = 26,792.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,792.27/158.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.66

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