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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.12, 219.42 and 129.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.12, 219.42 and 129.96 is: 179.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.12 : 219.42 = 129.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.12/219.42 = 129.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.12x = 219.42 × 129.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.12x = 28,515.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,515.82/159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.21

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