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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.77, 219.07 and 117.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.77, 219.07 and 117.25 is: 161.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.77 : 219.07 = 117.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.77/219.07 = 117.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.77x = 219.07 × 117.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.77x = 25,685.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,685.06/158.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.77

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