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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.97, 220.62 and 110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.97, 220.62 and 110.80 is: 152.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.97 : 220.62 = 110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.97/220.62 = 110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.97x = 220.62 × 110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.97x = 24,444.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,444.70/159.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.81

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