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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.20, 219.56 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.20, 219.56 and 114.88 is: 158.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.20 : 219.56 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.20/219.56 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.20x = 219.56 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.20x = 25,223.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,223.05/159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.44

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