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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159, 219.18 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159, 219.18 and 120.12 is: 165.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159 : 219.18 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159/219.18 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159x = 219.18 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159x = 26,327.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,327.90/159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.58

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