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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.02, 214.11 and 119.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.02, 214.11 and 119.83 is: 165.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.02 : 214.11 = 119.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.02/214.11 = 119.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.02x = 214.11 × 119.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.02x = 25,656.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,656.80/155.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.51

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