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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.40, 218.05 and 116.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.40, 218.05 and 116.89 is: 160.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.40 : 218.05 = 116.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.40/218.05 = 116.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.40x = 218.05 × 116.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.40x = 25,487.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,487.03/158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.90

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