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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.24, 219.88 and 119.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.24, 219.88 and 119.83 is: 165.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.24 : 219.88 = 119.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.24/219.88 = 119.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.24x = 219.88 × 119.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.24x = 26,348.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,348.38/159.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.46

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