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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.44, 218.90 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.44, 218.90 and 119.88 is: 165.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.44 : 218.90 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.44/218.90 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.44x = 218.90 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.44x = 26,241.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,241.73/158.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.63

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