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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.11, 214.92 and 119.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.11, 214.92 and 119.03 is: 163.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.11 : 214.92 = 119.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.11/214.92 = 119.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.11x = 214.92 × 119.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.11x = 25,580.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,580.85/156.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.87

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