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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.58, 215.83 and 119.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.58, 215.83 and 119.59 is: 164.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.58 : 215.83 = 119.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.58/215.83 = 119.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.58x = 215.83 × 119.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.58x = 25,811.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,811.11/156.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.84

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