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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.16, 219.53 and 110.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.16, 219.53 and 110.06 is: 151.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.16 : 219.53 = 110.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.16/219.53 = 110.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.16x = 219.53 × 110.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.16x = 24,161.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,161.47/159.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.81

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