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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.50, 219.94 and 109.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.50, 219.94 and 109.73 is: 151.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.50 : 219.94 = 109.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.50/219.94 = 109.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.50x = 219.94 × 109.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.50x = 24,134.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,134.29/159.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.31

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