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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.03, 219.65 and 115.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.03, 219.65 and 115.56 is: 159.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.03 : 219.65 = 115.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.03/219.65 = 115.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.03x = 219.65 × 115.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.03x = 25,382.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,382.18/159.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.61

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