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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.93, 220.59 and 113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.93, 220.59 and 113.27 is: 156.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.93 : 220.59 = 113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.93/220.59 = 113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.93x = 220.59 × 113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.93x = 24,985.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,985.13/159.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.23

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