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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159, 219.15 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159, 219.15 and 131.28 is: 180.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159 : 219.15 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159/219.15 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159x = 219.15 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159x = 28,770.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,770.01/159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.94

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