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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.84, 220.64 and 110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.84, 220.64 and 110.88 is: 153.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.84 : 220.64 = 110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.84/220.64 = 110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.84x = 220.64 × 110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.84x = 24,464.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,464.56/159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.06

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