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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.67, 220 and 115.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.67, 220 and 115.93 is: 159.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.67 : 220 = 115.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.67/220 = 115.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.67x = 220 × 115.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.67x = 25,504.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,504.60/159.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.73

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