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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.59, 220.11 and 110.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.59, 220.11 and 110.45 is: 152.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.59 : 220.11 = 110.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.59/220.11 = 110.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.59x = 220.11 × 110.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.59x = 24,311.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,311.15/159.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.34

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