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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.61, 220.25 and 113.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.61, 220.25 and 113.01 is: 155.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.61 : 220.25 = 113.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.61/220.25 = 113.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.61x = 220.25 × 113.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.61x = 24,890.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,890.17/159.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.94

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