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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159, 219.13 and 109.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159, 219.13 and 109.77 is: 151.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159 : 219.13 = 109.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159/219.13 = 109.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159x = 219.13 × 109.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159x = 24,053.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,053.90/159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.28

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