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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.12, 219.36 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.12, 219.36 and 134.64 is: 185.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.12 : 219.36 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.12/219.36 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.12x = 219.36 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.12x = 29,534.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,534.63/159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.61

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