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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.15, 219.38 and 129.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.15, 219.38 and 129.99 is: 179.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.15 : 219.38 = 129.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.15/219.38 = 129.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.15x = 219.38 × 129.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.15x = 28,516.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,516.56/159.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.18

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