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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.78, 220.24 and 133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.78, 220.24 and 133.64 is: 184.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.78 : 220.24 = 133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.78/220.24 = 133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.78x = 220.24 × 133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.78x = 29,431.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,431.77/159.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.21

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