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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.83, 209.58 and 119.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.83, 209.58 and 119.09 is: 164.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.83 : 209.58 = 119.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.83/209.58 = 119.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.83x = 209.58 × 119.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.83x = 24,958.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,958.88/151.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.39

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