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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.91, 214.92 and 119.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.91, 214.92 and 119.01 is: 164.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.91 : 214.92 = 119.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.91/214.92 = 119.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.91x = 214.92 × 119.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.91x = 25,577.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,577.63/155.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.05

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