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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.14, 219.36 and 115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.14, 219.36 and 115.40 is: 159.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.14 : 219.36 = 115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.14/219.36 = 115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.14x = 219.36 × 115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.14x = 25,314.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,314.14/159.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.07

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