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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.68, 220.38 and 135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.68, 220.38 and 135.02 is: 186.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.68 : 220.38 = 135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.68/220.38 = 135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.68x = 220.38 × 135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.68x = 29,755.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,755.71/159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.35

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