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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.84, 221.00 and 130.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.84, 221.00 and 130.55 is: 180.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.84 : 221.00 = 130.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.84/221.00 = 130.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.84x = 221.00 × 130.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.84x = 28,849.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,849.79/159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.49

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