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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.04, 219.70 and 129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.04, 219.70 and 129.88 is: 179.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.04 : 219.70 = 129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.04/219.70 = 129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.04x = 219.70 × 129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.04x = 28,534.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,534.64/159.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.42

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