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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.23, 219.47 and 115.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.23, 219.47 and 115.49 is: 159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.23 : 219.47 = 115.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.23/219.47 = 115.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.23x = 219.47 × 115.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.23x = 25,344.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,344.92/159.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.18

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