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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.47, 219.93 and 115.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.47, 219.93 and 115.73 is: 159.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.47 : 219.93 = 115.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.47/219.93 = 115.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.47x = 219.93 × 115.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.47x = 25,453.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,453.05/159.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.61

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