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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.56, 220.08 and 113.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.56, 220.08 and 113.04 is: 155.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.56 : 220.08 = 113.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.56/220.08 = 113.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.56x = 220.08 × 113.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.56x = 24,877.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,877.84/159.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.92

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