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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.32, 219.52 and 117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.32, 219.52 and 117.80 is: 162.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.32 : 219.52 = 117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.32/219.52 = 117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.32x = 219.52 × 117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.32x = 25,859.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,859.46/159.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.31

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