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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.51, 220.15 and 118.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.51, 220.15 and 118.00 is: 162.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.51 : 220.15 = 118.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.51/220.15 = 118.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.51x = 220.15 × 118.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.51x = 25,978.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,978.12/159.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.86

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