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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.46, 219.70 and 110.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.46, 219.70 and 110.27 is: 151.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.46 : 219.70 = 110.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.46/219.70 = 110.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.46x = 219.70 × 110.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.46x = 24,226.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,226.32/159.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.93

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