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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.42, 219.96 and 120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.42, 219.96 and 120.54 is: 166.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.42 : 219.96 = 120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.42/219.96 = 120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.42x = 219.96 × 120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.42x = 26,513.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,513.98/159.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.32

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