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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.54, 220.15 and 118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.54, 220.15 and 118.12 is: 162.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.54 : 220.15 = 118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.54/220.15 = 118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.54x = 220.15 × 118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.54x = 26,004.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,004.12/159.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.99

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