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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.74, 220.79 and 134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.74, 220.79 and 134.30 is: 185.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.74 : 220.79 = 134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.74/220.79 = 134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.74x = 220.79 × 134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.74x = 29,652.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,652.10/159.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.63

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