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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.33, 219.41 and 110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.33, 219.41 and 110.12 is: 151.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.33 : 219.41 = 110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.33/219.41 = 110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.33x = 219.41 × 110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.33x = 24,160.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,160.81/159.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.64

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