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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.26, 219.65 and 110.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.26, 219.65 and 110.07 is: 151.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.26 : 219.65 = 110.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.26/219.65 = 110.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.26x = 219.65 × 110.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.26x = 24,176.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,176.33/159.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.81

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