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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.98, 220.93 and 110.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.98, 220.93 and 110.21 is: 152.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.98 : 220.93 = 110.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.98/220.93 = 110.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.98x = 220.93 × 110.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.98x = 24,347.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,347.32/159.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.19

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