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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.27, 218.34 and 116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.27, 218.34 and 116.92 is: 161.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.27 : 218.34 = 116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.27/218.34 = 116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.27x = 218.34 × 116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.27x = 25,528.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,528.06/158.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.30

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