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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.96, 219.66 and 117.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.96, 219.66 and 117.56 is: 162.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.96 : 219.66 = 117.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.96/219.66 = 117.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.96x = 219.66 × 117.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.96x = 25,823.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,823.23/158.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.45

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