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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.85, 220.71 and 128.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.85, 220.71 and 128.66 is: 177.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.85 : 220.71 = 128.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.85/220.71 = 128.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.85x = 220.71 × 128.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.85x = 28,396.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,396.87/159.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.65

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