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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.78, 220.38 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.78, 220.38 and 112.44 is: 155.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.78 : 220.38 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.78/220.38 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.78x = 220.38 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.78x = 24,779.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,779.53/159.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.09

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