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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.52, 219.92 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.52, 219.92 and 128.16 is: 176.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.52 : 219.92 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.52/219.92 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.52x = 219.92 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.52x = 28,184.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,184.95/159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.69

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