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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.12, 219.90 and 119.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.12, 219.90 and 119.91 is: 165.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.12 : 219.90 = 119.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.12/219.90 = 119.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.12x = 219.90 × 119.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.12x = 26,367.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,367.61/159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.71

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