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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.26, 218.40 and 119.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.26, 218.40 and 119.38 is: 164.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.26 : 218.40 = 119.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.26/218.40 = 119.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.26x = 218.40 × 119.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.26x = 26,071.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,071.50/158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.74

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