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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.40, 216 and 119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.40, 216 and 119.60 is: 165.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.40 : 216 = 119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.40/216 = 119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.40x = 216 × 119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.40x = 25,833.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,833.60/156.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.18

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