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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.97, 219.27 and 117.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.97, 219.27 and 117.63 is: 162.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.97 : 219.27 = 117.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.97/219.27 = 117.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.97x = 219.27 × 117.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.97x = 25,791.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,791.63/158.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.25

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