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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.64, 220.24 and 115.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.64, 220.24 and 115.90 is: 159.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.64 : 220.24 = 115.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.64/220.24 = 115.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.64x = 220.24 × 115.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.64x = 25,525.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,525.82/159.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.90

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