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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.12, 219.72 and 110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.12, 219.72 and 110.16 is: 152.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.12 : 219.72 = 110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.12/219.72 = 110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.12x = 219.72 × 110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.12x = 24,204.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,204.36/159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.11

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