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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.74, 220.35 and 110.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.74, 220.35 and 110.54 is: 152.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.74 : 220.35 = 110.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.74/220.35 = 110.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.74x = 220.35 × 110.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.74x = 24,356.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,356.80/159.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.48

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