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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.12, 219.63 and 109.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.12, 219.63 and 109.37 is: 150.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.12 : 219.63 = 109.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.12/219.63 = 109.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.12x = 219.63 × 109.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.12x = 24,019.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,019.83/159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.95

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