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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.27, 219.72 and 117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.27, 219.72 and 117.92 is: 162.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.27 : 219.72 = 117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.27/219.72 = 117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.27x = 219.72 × 117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.27x = 25,909.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,909.38/159.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.68

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