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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.68, 215.69 and 119.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.68, 215.69 and 119.82 is: 164.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.68 : 215.69 = 119.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.68/215.69 = 119.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.68x = 215.69 × 119.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.68x = 25,843.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,843.38/156.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.95

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