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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.99, 219.38 and 117.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.99, 219.38 and 117.56 is: 162.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.99 : 219.38 = 117.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.99/219.38 = 117.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.99x = 219.38 × 117.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.99x = 25,790.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,790.31/158.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.22

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