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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.35, 219.66 and 119.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.35, 219.66 and 119.42 is: 164.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.35 : 219.66 = 119.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.35/219.66 = 119.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.35x = 219.66 × 119.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.35x = 26,230.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,230.70/159.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.61

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