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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.20, 219.46 and 110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.20, 219.46 and 110 is: 151.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.20 : 219.46 = 110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.20/219.46 = 110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.20x = 219.46 × 110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.20x = 24,140.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,140.60/159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.64

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