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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.62, 220.17 and 110.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.62, 220.17 and 110.42 is: 152.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.62 : 220.17 = 110.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.62/220.17 = 110.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.62x = 220.17 × 110.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.62x = 24,311.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,311.17/159.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.31

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