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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.72, 220.26 and 128.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.72, 220.26 and 128.58 is: 177.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.72 : 220.26 = 128.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.72/220.26 = 128.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.72x = 220.26 × 128.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.72x = 28,321.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,321.03/159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.32

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