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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.49, 220.11 and 134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.49, 220.11 and 134.92 is: 186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.49 : 220.11 = 134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.49/220.11 = 134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.49x = 220.11 × 134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.49x = 29,697.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,697.24/159.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.20

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