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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.12, 215.26 and 119.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.12, 215.26 and 119.16 is: 164.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.12 : 215.26 = 119.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.12/215.26 = 119.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.12x = 215.26 × 119.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.12x = 25,650.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,650.38/156.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.30

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