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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.37, 220.13 and 115.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.37, 220.13 and 115.63 is: 159.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.37 : 220.13 = 115.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.37/220.13 = 115.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.37x = 220.13 × 115.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.37x = 25,453.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,453.63/159.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.71

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