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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.35, 219.78 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.35, 219.78 and 115.02 is: 158.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.35 : 219.78 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.35/219.78 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.35x = 219.78 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.35x = 25,279.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,279.10/159.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.64

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