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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.93, 220.77 and 113.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.93, 220.77 and 113.31 is: 156.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.93 : 220.77 = 113.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.93/220.77 = 113.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.93x = 220.77 × 113.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.93x = 25,015.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,015.45/159.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.41

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