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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.07, 219.48 and 111.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.07, 219.48 and 111.91 is: 154.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.07 : 219.48 = 111.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.07/219.48 = 111.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.07x = 219.48 × 111.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.07x = 24,562.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,562.46/159.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.41

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