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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.36, 220.05 and 128.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.36, 220.05 and 128.45 is: 177.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.36 : 220.05 = 128.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.36/220.05 = 128.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.36x = 220.05 × 128.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.36x = 28,264.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,264.32/159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.36

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