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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.40, 219.72 and 130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.40, 219.72 and 130.24 is: 179.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.40 : 219.72 = 130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.40/219.72 = 130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.40x = 219.72 × 130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.40x = 28,616.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,616.33/159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.53

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