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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.85, 220.33 and 110.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.85, 220.33 and 110.62 is: 152.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.85 : 220.33 = 110.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.85/220.33 = 110.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.85x = 220.33 × 110.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.85x = 24,372.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,372.90/159.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.47

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