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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.94, 214.79 and 119.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.94, 214.79 and 119.04 is: 163.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.94 : 214.79 = 119.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.94/214.79 = 119.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.94x = 214.79 × 119.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.94x = 25,568.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,568.01/155.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.96

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