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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.66, 219.00 and 117.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.66, 219.00 and 117.25 is: 161.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.66 : 219.00 = 117.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.66/219.00 = 117.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.66x = 219.00 × 117.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.66x = 25,677.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,677.64/158.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.84

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