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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.22, 219.36 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.22, 219.36 and 134.80 is: 185.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.22 : 219.36 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.22/219.36 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.22x = 219.36 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.22x = 29,569.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,569.73/159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.72

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