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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.17, 219.24 and 109.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.17, 219.24 and 109.94 is: 151.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.17 : 219.24 = 109.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.17/219.24 = 109.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.17x = 219.24 × 109.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.17x = 24,102.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,102.15/159.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.43

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