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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.32, 218.44 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.32, 218.44 and 119.76 is: 165.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.32 : 218.44 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.32/218.44 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.32x = 218.44 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.32x = 26,160.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,160.37/158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.24

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