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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.81, 219.18 and 116.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.81, 219.18 and 116.99 is: 161.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.81 : 219.18 = 116.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.81/219.18 = 116.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.81x = 219.18 × 116.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.81x = 25,641.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,641.83/158.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.46

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