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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.52, 220.16 and 118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.52, 220.16 and 118.20 is: 163.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.52 : 220.16 = 118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.52/220.16 = 118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.52x = 220.16 × 118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.52x = 26,022.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,022.91/159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.13

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