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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.11, 215.53 and 119.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.11, 215.53 and 119.45 is: 164.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.11 : 215.53 = 119.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.11/215.53 = 119.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.11x = 215.53 × 119.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.11x = 25,745.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,745.30/156.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.92

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