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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.07, 219.72 and 128.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.07, 219.72 and 128.11 is: 176.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.07 : 219.72 = 128.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.07/219.72 = 128.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.07x = 219.72 × 128.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.07x = 28,148.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,148.33/159.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.96

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