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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.86, 220.66 and 131.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.86, 220.66 and 131.06 is: 180.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.86 : 220.66 = 131.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.86/220.66 = 131.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.86x = 220.66 × 131.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.86x = 28,919.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,919.70/159.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.91

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