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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.81, 220.59 and 110.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.81, 220.59 and 110.73 is: 152.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.81 : 220.59 = 110.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.81/220.59 = 110.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.81x = 220.59 × 110.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.81x = 24,426.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,426.76/159.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.85

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