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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.21, 219.68 and 109.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.21, 219.68 and 109.46 is: 151.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.21 : 219.68 = 109.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.21/219.68 = 109.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.21x = 219.68 × 109.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.21x = 24,044.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,044.53/159.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.02

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