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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.60, 220.28 and 112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.60, 220.28 and 112.96 is: 155.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.60 : 220.28 = 112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.60/220.28 = 112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.60x = 220.28 × 112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.60x = 24,882.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,882.83/159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.91

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