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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.15, 219.49 and 109.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.15, 219.49 and 109.92 is: 151.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.15 : 219.49 = 109.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.15/219.49 = 109.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.15x = 219.49 × 109.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.15x = 24,126.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,126.34/159.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.59

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