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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.68, 220.16 and 133.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.68, 220.16 and 133.49 is: 184.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.68 : 220.16 = 133.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.68/220.16 = 133.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.68x = 220.16 × 133.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.68x = 29,387.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,387.39/159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.05

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