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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.48, 219.96 and 112.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.48, 219.96 and 112.80 is: 155.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.48 : 219.96 = 112.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.48/219.96 = 112.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.48x = 219.96 × 112.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.48x = 24,811.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,811.49/159.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.58

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