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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.28, 219.78 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.28, 219.78 and 117.96 is: 162.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.28 : 219.78 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.28/219.78 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.28x = 219.78 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.28x = 25,925.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,925.25/159.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.77

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