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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.72, 252.96 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.72, 252.96 and 159.12 is: 219.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.72 : 252.96 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.72/252.96 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.72x = 252.96 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.72x = 40,251.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,251.00/183.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.09

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