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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.32, 219.57 and 115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.32, 219.57 and 115.58 is: 159.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.32 : 219.57 = 115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.32/219.57 = 115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.32x = 219.57 × 115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.32x = 25,377.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,377.90/159.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.29

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