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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.63, 220.04 and 131.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.63, 220.04 and 131.95 is: 181.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.63 : 220.04 = 131.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.63/220.04 = 131.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.63x = 220.04 × 131.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.63x = 29,034.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,034.28/159.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.88

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