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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.64, 220.08 and 134.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.64, 220.08 and 134.98 is: 186.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.64 : 220.08 = 134.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.64/220.08 = 134.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.64x = 220.08 × 134.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.64x = 29,706.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,706.40/159.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.08

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