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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.05, 215.36 and 119.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.05, 215.36 and 119.14 is: 164.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.05 : 215.36 = 119.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.05/215.36 = 119.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.05x = 215.36 × 119.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.05x = 25,657.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,657.99/156.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.42

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