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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.25, 218.28 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.25, 218.28 and 116.76 is: 161.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.25 : 218.28 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.25/218.28 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.25x = 218.28 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.25x = 25,486.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,486.37/158.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.05

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