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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.14, 218.17 and 116.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.14, 218.17 and 116.79 is: 161.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.14 : 218.17 = 116.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.14/218.17 = 116.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.14x = 218.17 × 116.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.14x = 25,480.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,480.49/158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.13

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