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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.34, 219.96 and 131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.34, 219.96 and 131.80 is: 181.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.34 : 219.96 = 131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.34/219.96 = 131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.34x = 219.96 × 131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.34x = 28,990.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,990.73/159.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.94

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