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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.95, 218.86 and 119.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.95, 218.86 and 119.67 is: 164.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.95 : 218.86 = 119.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.95/218.86 = 119.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.95x = 218.86 × 119.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.95x = 26,190.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,190.98/158.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.77

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