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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.39, 219.74 and 134.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.39, 219.74 and 134.78 is: 185.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.39 : 219.74 = 134.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.39/219.74 = 134.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.39x = 219.74 × 134.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.39x = 29,614.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,614.78/159.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.80

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