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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.92, 219.41 and 122.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.92, 219.41 and 122.01 is: 168.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.92 : 219.41 = 122.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.92/219.41 = 122.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.92x = 219.41 × 122.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.92x = 26,770.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,770.21/158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.45

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