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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.68, 220.46 and 110.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.68, 220.46 and 110.64 is: 152.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.68 : 220.46 = 110.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.68/220.46 = 110.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.68x = 220.46 × 110.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.68x = 24,391.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,391.69/159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.75

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