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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.80, 211.86 and 119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.80, 211.86 and 119.24 is: 164.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.80 : 211.86 = 119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.80/211.86 = 119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.80x = 211.86 × 119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.80x = 25,262.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,262.19/153.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.25

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