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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.11, 219.28 and 115.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.11, 219.28 and 115.37 is: 159.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.11 : 219.28 = 115.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.11/219.28 = 115.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.11x = 219.28 × 115.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.11x = 25,296.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,296.95/159.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.00

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