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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.22, 219.68 and 110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.22, 219.68 and 110.12 is: 151.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.22 : 219.68 = 110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.22/219.68 = 110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.22x = 219.68 × 110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.22x = 24,191.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,191.16/159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.94

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