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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.51, 218.49 and 119.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.51, 218.49 and 119.63 is: 164.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.51 : 218.49 = 119.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.51/218.49 = 119.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.51x = 218.49 × 119.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.51x = 26,137.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,137.96/158.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.90

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