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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.36, 219.88 and 110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.36, 219.88 and 110.25 is: 152.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.36 : 219.88 = 110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.36/219.88 = 110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.36x = 219.88 × 110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.36x = 24,241.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,241.77/159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.12

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