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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.27, 219.69 and 110.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.27, 219.69 and 110.13 is: 151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.27 : 219.69 = 110.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.27/219.69 = 110.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.27x = 219.69 × 110.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.27x = 24,194.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,194.46/159.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.91

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