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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.09, 219.39 and 131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.09, 219.39 and 131.40 is: 181.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.09 : 219.39 = 131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.09/219.39 = 131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.09x = 219.39 × 131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.09x = 28,827.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,827.85/159.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.20

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