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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.91, 219.41 and 117.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.91, 219.41 and 117.51 is: 162.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.91 : 219.41 = 117.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.91/219.41 = 117.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.91x = 219.41 × 117.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.91x = 25,782.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,782.87/158.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.25

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