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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.79, 218.88 and 119.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.79, 218.88 and 119.46 is: 164.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.79 : 218.88 = 119.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.79/218.88 = 119.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.79x = 218.88 × 119.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.79x = 26,147.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,147.40/158.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.67

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