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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.14, 301.03 and 119.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.14, 301.03 and 119.89 is: 165.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.14 : 301.03 = 119.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.14/301.03 = 119.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.14x = 301.03 × 119.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.14x = 36,090.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,090.49/218.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.45

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