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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.16, 219.72 and 110.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.16, 219.72 and 110.02 is: 151.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.16 : 219.72 = 110.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.16/219.72 = 110.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.16x = 219.72 × 110.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.16x = 24,173.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,173.59/159.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.88

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