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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.63, 218.66 and 117.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.63, 218.66 and 117.14 is: 161.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.63 : 218.66 = 117.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.63/218.66 = 117.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.63x = 218.66 × 117.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.63x = 25,612.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,612.15/158.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.46

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