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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.92, 219.24 and 120.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.92, 219.24 and 120.16 is: 165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.92 : 219.24 = 120.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.92/219.24 = 120.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.92x = 219.24 × 120.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.92x = 26,343.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,343.88/158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.77

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