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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.96, 220.66 and 110.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.96, 220.66 and 110.18 is: 151.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.96 : 220.66 = 110.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.96/220.66 = 110.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.96x = 220.66 × 110.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.96x = 24,310.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,310.66/159.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.98

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