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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.47, 220.08 and 115.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.47, 220.08 and 115.83 is: 159.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.47 : 220.08 = 115.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.47/220.08 = 115.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.47x = 220.08 × 115.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.47x = 25,492.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,492.30/159.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.86

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