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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159, 219.48 and 103.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159, 219.48 and 103.79 is: 143.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159 : 219.48 = 103.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159/219.48 = 103.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159x = 219.48 × 103.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159x = 22,778.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,778.73/159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.26

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