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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.85, 218.75 and 119.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.85, 218.75 and 119.97 is: 165.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.85 : 218.75 = 119.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.85/218.75 = 119.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.85x = 218.75 × 119.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.85x = 26,242.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,242.84/158.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.21

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