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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.50, 219.82 and 110.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.50, 219.82 and 110.27 is: 151.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.50 : 219.82 = 110.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.50/219.82 = 110.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.50x = 219.82 × 110.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.50x = 24,239.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,239.55/159.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.97

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