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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.84, 220.40 and 130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.84, 220.40 and 130.64 is: 180.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.84 : 220.40 = 130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.84/220.40 = 130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.84x = 220.40 × 130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.84x = 28,793.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,793.06/159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.14

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