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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.84, 219.84 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.84, 219.84 and 133.92 is: 184.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.84 : 219.84 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.84/219.84 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.84x = 219.84 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.84x = 29,440.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,440.97/159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.19

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