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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.24, 220.10 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.24, 220.10 and 133.80 is: 184.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.24 : 220.10 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.24/220.10 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.24x = 220.10 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.24x = 29,449.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,449.38/159.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.94

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