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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.37, 219.81 and 131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.37, 219.81 and 131.62 is: 181.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.37 : 219.81 = 131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.37/219.81 = 131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.37x = 219.81 × 131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.37x = 28,931.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,931.39/159.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.54

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