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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.72, 220.56 and 135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.72, 220.56 and 135.36 is: 186.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.72 : 220.56 = 135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.72/220.56 = 135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.72x = 220.56 × 135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.72x = 29,855.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,855.00/159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.92

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