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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.85, 209.31 and 119.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.85, 209.31 and 119.05 is: 164.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.85 : 209.31 = 119.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.85/209.31 = 119.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.85x = 209.31 × 119.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.85x = 24,918.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,918.36/151.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.10

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