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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156, 215.07 and 119.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156, 215.07 and 119.09 is: 164.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156 : 215.07 = 119.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156/215.07 = 119.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156x = 215.07 × 119.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156x = 25,612.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,612.69/156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.18

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