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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.52, 220.18 and 116.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.52, 220.18 and 116.18 is: 160.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.52 : 220.18 = 116.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.52/220.18 = 116.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.52x = 220.18 × 116.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.52x = 25,580.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,580.51/159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.36

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