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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.66, 165.15 and 114.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.66, 165.15 and 114.47 is: 157.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.66 : 165.15 = 114.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.66/165.15 = 114.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.66x = 165.15 × 114.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.66x = 18,904.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,904.15/119.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.98

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