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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.48, 220.14 and 110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.48, 220.14 and 110.44 is: 152.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.48 : 220.14 = 110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.48/220.14 = 110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.48x = 220.14 × 110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.48x = 24,312.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,312.26/159.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.45

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