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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.57, 220.07 and 110.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.57, 220.07 and 110.46 is: 152.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.57 : 220.07 = 110.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.57/220.07 = 110.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.57x = 220.07 × 110.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.57x = 24,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,308.38/159.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.34

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