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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.75, 220.53 and 113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.75, 220.53 and 113.16 is: 156.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.75 : 220.53 = 113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.75/220.53 = 113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.75x = 220.53 × 113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.75x = 24,955.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,955.17/159.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.21

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