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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.36, 219.95 and 134.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.36, 219.95 and 134.98 is: 186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.36 : 219.95 = 134.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.36/219.95 = 134.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.36x = 219.95 × 134.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.36x = 29,688.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,688.13/159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.30

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