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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.89, 220.35 and 110.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.89, 220.35 and 110.11 is: 151.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.89 : 220.35 = 110.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.89/220.35 = 110.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.89x = 220.35 × 110.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.89x = 24,262.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,262.74/159.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.75

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