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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.96, 220.68 and 116.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.96, 220.68 and 116.31 is: 160.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.96 : 220.68 = 116.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.96/220.68 = 116.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.96x = 220.68 × 116.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.96x = 25,667.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,667.29/159.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.46

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