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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.34, 218.55 and 118.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.34, 218.55 and 118.98 is: 164.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.34 : 218.55 = 118.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.34/218.55 = 118.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.34x = 218.55 × 118.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.34x = 26,003.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,003.08/158.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.22

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