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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.79, 214.87 and 119.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.79, 214.87 and 119.03 is: 164.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.79 : 214.87 = 119.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.79/214.87 = 119.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.79x = 214.87 × 119.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.79x = 25,575.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,575.38/155.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.17

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