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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.47, 220.16 and 119.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.47, 220.16 and 119.81 is: 165.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.47 : 220.16 = 119.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.47/220.16 = 119.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.47x = 220.16 × 119.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.47x = 26,378.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,378.22/159.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.41

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