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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.63, 220.05 and 110.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.63, 220.05 and 110.61 is: 152.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.63 : 220.05 = 110.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.63/220.05 = 110.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.63x = 220.05 × 110.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.63x = 24,339.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,339.73/159.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.48

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