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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.87, 219.36 and 122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.87, 219.36 and 122.22 is: 168.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.87 : 219.36 = 122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.87/219.36 = 122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.87x = 219.36 × 122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.87x = 26,810.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,810.18/158.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.76

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