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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.83, 219.32 and 117.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.83, 219.32 and 117.43 is: 162.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.83 : 219.32 = 117.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.83/219.32 = 117.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.83x = 219.32 × 117.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.83x = 25,754.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,754.16/158.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.15

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