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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.10, 219.70 and 115.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.10, 219.70 and 115.54 is: 159.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.10 : 219.70 = 115.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.10/219.70 = 115.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.10x = 219.70 × 115.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.10x = 25,384.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,384.14/159.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.55

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