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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.48, 219.83 and 110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.48, 219.83 and 110.28 is: 152.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.48 : 219.83 = 110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.48/219.83 = 110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.48x = 219.83 × 110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.48x = 24,242.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,242.30/159.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.01

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