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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.13, 219.36 and 110.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.13, 219.36 and 110.11 is: 151.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.13 : 219.36 = 110.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.13/219.36 = 110.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.13x = 219.36 × 110.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.13x = 24,153.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,153.73/159.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.79

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