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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.67, 219.94 and 133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.67, 219.94 and 133.48 is: 183.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.67 : 219.94 = 133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.67/219.94 = 133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.67x = 219.94 × 133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.67x = 29,357.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,357.59/159.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.86

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