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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.91, 220.53 and 110.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.91, 220.53 and 110.10 is: 151.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.91 : 220.53 = 110.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.91/220.53 = 110.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.91x = 220.53 × 110.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.91x = 24,280.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,280.35/159.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.84

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