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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.92, 220.73 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.92, 220.73 and 135.48 is: 187.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.92 : 220.73 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.92/220.73 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.92x = 220.73 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.92x = 29,903.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,903.82/159.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.00

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