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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.28, 219.68 and 110.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.28, 219.68 and 110.14 is: 151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.28 : 219.68 = 110.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.28/219.68 = 110.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.28x = 219.68 × 110.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.28x = 24,195.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,195.56/159.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.91

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