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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.01, 219.51 and 103.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.01, 219.51 and 103.79 is: 143.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.01 : 219.51 = 103.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.01/219.51 = 103.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.01x = 219.51 × 103.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.01x = 22,782.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,782.94/159.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.28

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