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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.75, 218.97 and 117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.75, 218.97 and 117.26 is: 161.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.75 : 218.97 = 117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.75/218.97 = 117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.75x = 218.97 × 117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.75x = 25,675.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,675.33/158.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.74

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