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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.09, 219.66 and 109.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.09, 219.66 and 109.95 is: 151.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.09 : 219.66 = 109.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.09/219.66 = 109.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.09x = 219.66 × 109.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.09x = 24,151.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,151.62/159.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.81

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