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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.68, 220.24 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.68, 220.24 and 116.16 is: 160.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.68 : 220.24 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.68/220.24 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.68x = 220.24 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.68x = 25,583.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,583.08/159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.21

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