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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.76, 220.40 and 110.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.76, 220.40 and 110.68 is: 152.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.76 : 220.40 = 110.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.76/220.40 = 110.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.76x = 220.40 × 110.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.76x = 24,393.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,393.87/159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.69

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