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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.39, 220.05 and 110.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.39, 220.05 and 110.54 is: 152.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.39 : 220.05 = 110.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.39/220.05 = 110.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.39x = 220.05 × 110.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.39x = 24,323.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,323.23/159.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.60

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