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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.24, 219.80 and 119.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.24, 219.80 and 119.94 is: 165.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.24 : 219.80 = 119.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.24/219.80 = 119.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.24x = 219.80 × 119.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.24x = 26,362.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,362.81/159.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.55

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