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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.23, 219.61 and 117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.23, 219.61 and 117.72 is: 162.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.23 : 219.61 = 117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.23/219.61 = 117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.23x = 219.61 × 117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.23x = 25,852.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,852.64/159.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.36

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